The upside here is you can potential find a direct buyer, the downside is you'll likely need to speak with dozens or hundreds of people to find a qualified and motivated buyer.Selling a property (on or off-market) is a numbers game. 1 agent and 1 contractor, unfortunately, may not be enough to get you top value for this property given its current condition BUT it is a great start fo you and the family.To vet a buyer, collect: - proof of funds and pre-approval (if financing)- LLC documents (if applicable) to verify you're dealing with the actual buyer- photo ID- buyer's attorney's information You'll also want to work with a reputable Real Estate Attorney who can protect your best interests on the contract.

Love your plan to start with a house hack—duplexes or small multis are such a smart way to get into the game while keeping your living expenses low and building equity at the same time.

Appreciate the community.First of all, welcome to the game — and props for putting in the work to educate yourself before jumping in.That said, you need to know that Pennsylvania recently passed a law that severely restricts wholesaling activity.

They taut they are the "number one" cost seg co on Trustpilot, but reviews are easy to game on the site. 

My only concern is the borrower has no skin in the game  Would be nice for the cross collateral on the first one.

It’s often faster to get in the game that way than spending a year chasing a single needle-in-a-haystack opportunity.Not saying don’t hustle, but make sure the time ROI makes sense for your current situation.

@Nicholas Meza, I'm in the area and in the game.

No attorney-client, fiduciary, or professional relationship is established through this communication.The Fed is playing the long game, and they're right to do it.

Patience really is key in this game!

Either way, document everything and go in expecting surprises—these kinds of properties can be gold mines after you clean them up, but the cleanup is where the game is won or lost.