Should I bother with listings that have been on MLS for a while?

[Jonathan Park]

Hi,

I am a newbie looking to househack my first property and my only way to browse the properties are from MLS, Redfin, etc

So the question is - the listing has been on the MLS for few months - Should I even bother looking at those properties? Obviously there is a reason they aren't selling (most likely due to the price not making sense or perhaps the inspection did not come out great)

Should I make an offer based on the number that makes sense and see if they will come down? or keep on searching for the best/good deal to come around as these are probably not a good deal in the first place?

I am in Northern New Jersey area looking to house hack 2-4 MFH.

Thank you!