A great starting point would be simply to ask a RE agent. 

This creates a WIN-WIN Situation and gives the Realtor incentive, to work harder on your behalf.

I ultimately decided to stay closer to home until I get some wins under my belt. 

Simply make a correction on it, initial it, sign it.

An election can be made to move the $5k and the associated interest over to Sch A so you won't "lose" the decision in that manner.But if you can't find a way to apply the capital in a feasible manner, don't make a hasty decision simply for a $225 write off.

I won an Auction on a Bank Owned property, and it is still occupied. Not sure whether the former owner or a tenant is residing there. Looking for some good advice on how to proceed since this I have zero experience wi...

One specific question I have with this group and others is what prevents a sponsor from refinancing in the latter stage of a deal and simply returning only an investor's original capital contribution and then subsequently selling the property and keeping all of the appreciation for themselves?

Wondering how go about getting the correct documents/money if you're not sure what the winning bid would be.  

This could become a good investment due to the large number of people that simply say they would not consider it.

I have been studying the markets around me for months and have been putting in offers regularly and have yet to get one accepted just simply because of how hot the market is right now and the very low levels of inventory available.