It is the nature of how it works. 

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

Puts a little skin in the game- they GET what you're trying to do with REI. 

She seems to have a knack for tracking down information in nooks and crannies on the web.That said, at least here there's a condemnation process and one of the early steps in a property is declared a public nuisance.I would assume (but am not 100% sure) that by the nature of the title, and it having to go through the court system, as I understand it, that in most places this information would be searchable.I also commend you for that being part of your mindset and prospecting strategy. 

@Gabriel MansonSince many investors would like to see a manager or partner have some “ Skin in the game “ especially for a first time flipper......maybe take the suggestion of finding a way to bring partial capital to the table.  

Pitch yourself to the headfunds working not just on a fee or commission basis but with some equity or skin in the game.Finally you should consider commercial property as well because once residential is tapped out the next thing to do is create commercial spaces to serve the new residents.Whatever you do don't wait because it's already too late

That's just the nature of the appraisal business, so factor that in.

I’ve done the fha loan and house hacking naturally.

The general public and local politicians have little regard for protecting this once prestine natural ressource: the storm sewer overflow issue is without a solution in sight (passing a law to allow the municipal waste water plant to dump raw residential and light industrial sewage into the lake 6 times a year would be political suicide in Europe, just saying) and the DNR recommends to limit fish consumption to once per month, just to keep your mercury intake down a bit..

I say this: Check-in 12Noon (flexible) ; Check-out 12Noon (Less-Flexible) - that way if they already know that they have travel plans, or disruptions, that may break that check out time, they will need to coordinate it beforehand.So a not so funny story: I had a group (of skin care product salesmen of the Eastern European variety) who broke every rule in the book.