Columbus - Is a slightly discounted house enough for a landlord?

[Todd J Killian]

As I am marketing for sellers, sometimes I find sellers that are willing to sell at a discount.   The discount is not a wholesale type of discount. The sellers are willing to sell 15-20% off of market value.  I can find no other use for these other than someone who wants to buy and hold the property...as-is.   I think I could do a wholesale type deal where I get a finders fee but I am not sure if that is good enough for a buy and hold investor.  Does anyone have insight on if I can market these deals on an assignment?   

[Todd J Killian]

Usually need cosmetic fixes, $1-3000 in work.  I recently had one where it was carpet and paint.   For 20K under market value I would think that is a good trade off.