Do people do that when house hacking.

It isn't typically automatically released like it is in other states.In parts of the Bay Area, people are coming in over asking with no contingencies, unfortunately that is becoming common.

Still best to check with the lender or the USDA people on this one.

We have had people try to move into a one bedroom with two adults and a baby.  

Be careful what states you are also reaching out to people in as some states like Maryland and several others it is considered predatory to reach out to people in pre-foreclosure.

Seems a lot of people I work with are finding it hard to find a good off market property nowadays .

I see a lot of people who are gonna get crushed as they are buying NPL's based on thinking they will foreclose but the borrower has a high likelyhood of filing BK to keep their equity and people are paying 80 cents for a 3% loan that is a year behind which is insane!

I agree on all the points you’ve shared and definitely use them for my research.One question I wondered about was if people care about political affiliations (red/blue area).

I bought a turnkey rental from Martel Turnkey (same people).

Richmond has experienced steady growth, drawing people in with job opportunities.