With respect to liens, outstanding HOA fees, or other surprises, I have access to the MLS databases and LexisNexis and can perform cursory title searches.  

I wouldn't be surprised they get the same amount and just attract different kinds of people.Account ClosedSometimes I'm tied up from doing other work so I got PatLive to help when I can't answer.

It will have an ARV of $55k.While i see a lot of people frown upon condos, they do limit for capital expenditures As if you do your due diligence you can greatly reduce any capex or costs which are surprises

As for the flipper, I would not be surprised if this ends-up costing him significantly.

Surprisingly, no one offered or request me to consider seller financing all or even a portion of that free and clear house.

Whatever you decide though I would not wait going 6 months without making payments I would think the bank will be come knocking on your door any minute now with a notice of default to begin the foreclosure proceeding and in fact I would be surprised if she has not received a notice of default already.

I wouldn't be surprised if most people would not feel that way. 

I was surprised at the $15,000 quote to demo that 5th unit.

What I have done is looked at other reias and looked at what kind of subjects they are talking about but in your local area you will have people like attorney's, accountants, landlords (people seeking business) and just ask them if they will speak you will be surprised who will do it for you

I was surprised at how many people contacted me when I posted.