I mean, nothing is foolproof...but that will get you started in the right direction. 

(it's just slowish and requires a lot of my manual work)Potential Deal to take through Owner finance:- Purchase Agreement in place until 7/31.17 doors - mixed 1 quad 1 triplex 3 quadplex 2 single family 2 1br cabin houses. - all are occupied- 90% of properties are in rentable but rough shape and need significant work in the near future. 

We want to get the renovation start immediately.

So before you start dropping the list price, see what the comps LOOK LIKE and ask yourself if yours is in the same ballpark. 

I'm looking for other investors in the high desert that are willing to meet up and potentially start a partnership.

Philadelphia has horrible landlord tenant laws some possible places in rought places like Allentown. 

Is this a good starting place or should I just wait for the auctions next year?

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

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