This also does not just apply to real estate but also stocks/bonds, mutual funds/ETF's, crypto, business, or other investments. 

A perfectly valid and legal quit claim deed can convey zero interest in a property.

You’re simply trying to make the numbers work based on the property’s current condition — and in what looks to be a softening buyer’s market in Sacramento, you’re in a better position to negotiate.It’s perfectly okay to communicate that while you're excited, you’re also willing to walk away if the deal doesn’t align financially.

If I was trying to "time it perfectly", I like to go under contract after Thanksgiving, but before Christmas.

Also, a GC would charge a whole lt more than we do.It's not perfect and owners still complain it's not fair, but they also can't come up with a better system.What we think is funny is the owners that actually believe PMCs that charge for maintenance by the hour do NOT charge a markup!

New to real estate investing, been a successful stock/crypto swing trader but excited to get into the Real Estate game. 

There's not a perfect time but make sure you are giving yourself cushion if life happens

It is even harder to find a perfect BRRRR deal.

If they are offering a General Warranty Deed then that would be excellent, a Special Warranty Deed would be good but not perfect as it would basically state that they didn't do anything to encumber the property during their ownership.One concern to note is that if the property never went through Probate, then there is always the risk that the property can go through the probate process unless it has gone past the statue of limitations or been acquired by adverse possession.

That is a perfect example of 1031 in action.