I plug in known properties, fit a curve as in sales (baths, pop density, and so on), and try to predict the property's condition based on those features within an error rate (except this time you'd be predicting the probability of a condition, as opposed to sales price).

It seems a little messy splitting equity and the cash-out refi check, as opposed to a flip where you just split the profits and walk away.

Same wall has an exterior defect that allows water to intrude through stucco from below due to no weep screet and soaks the base wood frame.

Redid the deck railings, refinished the deck surface, repaired various small things and did some exterior paint work.The new washer and dryer were depreciated as was the dishwasher.

The property required extensive interior and exterior renovations to reach rent-ready condition.

I am willing to invest in renovating the place to reach profitability.What I am looking for: - Decent margin of safety as opposed to highest yield possible.- Low operational cost- Good seasonality markets- Should be easier to operationalize service via property managers remotely.What are some of the strategies that have worked?

As opposed if it were the final auction price they'd owe me $2400 (20% of 2000)?

Really the container itself is only really replacing your exterior siding.

I don't know why, but I never thought about what you mentioned about how people contact businesses as opposed to businesses contacting prospects. 

Do you have any thoughts or suggestions on conventional stick built as opposed to the manufactured multi family that's availble?