I’ve found it to be the single most effective read for starting out. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Reliable, timely, cost effective and responsive 

I'm looking at a possibly undervalued SFH that's had a recent foundation repair. Warranty work transferrable to new owner. It seems to be scaring buyers off though. I'm still gathering info- to include whether it's be...

Sounds like a solid plan.Value to the buyer: provide straight forward numbers/pictures, full transparency, easy to work with, hassle free to work with you, responsive, knowing your numbers, knowing your buyer's numbers, networker, etc.Value to the seller: this is a bit tougher - but basically LISTEN to what their needs are so you can negotiate effectively, do what you say you are going to do, be responsive, know how to build rapport, know your numbers, and be transparent. 

The seller has no obligation to change any of those things but if its laid out in a way that shows no effect to the sellers NET and its to accompany the buyers financing then i suppose that works. 

It is a pretty effective road block as you can only speak with the person authorized to represent the deceased.

What’s the most effective way to find foreclosures before the auction phase?

The first step in my mind right now is paying off our personal loan, car and then refinancing our mortgage to eliminate PMI, in that order, this will lower our monthly expenses to around $2400/month.

Anu ideas on How to fix this in a cheap/effective way.

And this gets me back to the 2nd paragraph, the goal is simply to have the cash value grow and eliminate the insurance company's risk.