Homes are often offered for free like this.....usually it’s not worth the costs to move and set up elesewhere.

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Is it worth reaching out to firms via their websites/contact information to try and set something up?

I won the case though, it was three years of litigation and set a precedent in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Do you have skill sets that would be helpful for flipping?

I'd also recommend "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" by @David Greene, "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" by @Brandon Turner, "Set for Life"  by @Scott Trench and "Crushing It" by Brian Murray

Right now, I'm looking to build experience and relationships, get more comfortable with the industry, and essentially set myself up as best I can for purchase #2 a year or two down the line.I'm eager to get your feedback.

The difference in structure creates a  different set of issues and opportunities for each of the three.  

In one case I had the closing date set at 2 months and a day.

However, if the system is set up, the service member may have a payment directly transferred to a designated recipient.