Use a realtor to buy a Short Sale?
Long time lurker, finally getting serious about investing in real estate as an alternative to the stock market.
Question: If I am looking to buy a severely damaged (flooded basement, mold, etc.) home on a short sale or right before it enters short sale, do I need a Buy-side realtor? I've never had a good experience with a Realtor as I am a pretty smart person and have done a lot of house renovations/repairs/inspections and know contractors, etc. to do all the repair work or do it myself.
Are there any more short-sale / wholesale /investor minded realtors that will cost less to use, just to help me manage the short sale process?
Also, if there is anyone in Indianapolis or Fort Myers I can talk to that would be helpful.
Thanks