Usually these homes will be in bad shape and someone who is handy that can do the improvement will benefit and get more of a return when selling.

I'm thinking about doing a lease option with this person, and trying to help him improve his score.

I guess my cynicism radar has been goo enough at picking up on agent talk (and "investor" talk too) that I don't even contact the ones that look suspiciously like agents.Heck on the "cars and trucks" section of CL you can eliminate "dealers" on your search.all cash

More so if the lender takes the time to improve the properties before selling them.

There are no capital gains taxes on real estate and all aquistions and improvements are tax deductable.

Our next step is to study sales and market trends of improved (developed or built-on) properties in a selected area.

It increases your taxes and does nothing to improve your asset protection.

she wanted her option money, all her rent credit and $$ for improvements (planting a couple outdoor plants which suddenly became expensive) since she wasn't buying the property.Long story short, it goes to court and the judge rules in her favor.

Didn't take the advanced training and found a mentor locally through seeing his truck that said "I Buy Houses" But I believe that the experience was time & money well spent.

Things have GREATLY improved and are actually quite good now.So, hang in there!