@Darius Ellis  It's a tough real estate market right now with many investors and a lot of competition.

I have some success stories doing that but when you volunteer there is a lack of respect because they figure you get what you pay for.Some will do drugs in their car and throw the needles into the street then throw their fast food trash into your yard, or should I say my yard. 

I love your idea but depending on your market you are looking at, most FHA offers doesn't stand a chance right now due to how competitive things are going. 

If you move in, expect this to be an ongoing issue given their lack of action prior to move in. 

I've noticed there is a ton of competition and I currently have more funds than deals.

Prop Tax's some of lowest in the country for fully service properites  IE WATER SEWER Paved ST.. schools etc.2. on going maintenance  desert scape   No lawn going wild like the mid west. 3. lack of water intrusion  4.

It was struck down because the CDC lacked jurisdiction to do it and no other reason. 

It seems very competitive and I have been told most people are paying over asking price AND paying the difference if the home does not appraise for the contract value. 

Not taking possession, not receiving deposit, and lack of habitability (e.g. you had a fire). 

He stated that these are “fall-back” options for individuals with less competitive credit, and that the loan package itself is ultimately more costly than conventional.