Let's assume I take the same 50K, and purchase the same type of SFH every year.Home Listed at $210,000 - offer accepted at a 10% discount ($189,000). 20% down (37,800), closing costs ($5,000), and light renovation costs on carpet, paint, minor fixes, etc. ($7,200).

I accept off platforms bookings all the time. 

with that much money on the line i wouldn't just guess it. caveat, if this is wholesaling i don't know what is acceptable. however if this property is for you in the end (buy and hold, flip, house hack etc.), the only way is to get in there and get real facts. past that anything that's been in a rental for 14 years, is most likely torn up. i wouldn't count on upgrades from 2005 to retain value. not saying it's not possible, but i would start from scratch and then add the upgrades in only after inspection and as a bonus only. if i can help in any way please let me know.

I accepted the fact that it was better to miss out on an opportunity rather than buy into a mistake.

But their on time rent payments are happily accepted at my properties anytime. 

I inspect the property only AFTER I get an accepted offer. 

As an FYI, rarely, if ever, have I seen a REO accept an offer far below asking. 

Fortunately this new law will not apply to our business as we only accept Section 8 vouchers. 

Hello,I am looking for a tittle company in Virginia who accept POA notarized remotly.Any help please?

So for the average person I always hear you should go visit the place which is obvious however the dilemma that I'm coming to is should you go to the area to get a general sense and then return home then schedule a few viewings then come back again or should you just bid on a house then if they accept it come only once?