Determine your maximum allowable offer (MAO) based on your investment criteria.

@Johnny Lynum we did offer them an aggressive cash for keys amount to get them out as soon as possible.

Now, moving forward he offered for us to take it over completely.

Maybe they are offering financing because no traditional lender will lend on the building. 

What are the pros and cons of each, and which offers the least restrictions, flexibility and cost savings for my intended purposes?

They may be offered at a cheaper price point relative to the coasts but that doesn't mean that those neighborhoods haven't seen population growth and appreciation.

This group is an incredible collection of midterm rental hosts who support one another by offering advice and suggestions, being a sounding board for each other, offering mentorship and collaboration opportunities and share our respective networks.

This property offers spacious townhouse like setting floor plans offering one, two and three-bedrooms.

Hi BiggerPockets team,I am a rookie US real estate investor searching for financing options for my first deal.Personal ProfileCitizenship: IsraeliI do not have US citizenship or a long-term visa.Investment GoalsLong-term rentals in good B/B+ locationsLow-maintenance propertiesKansas City, MO/KS, or its suburbsI am familiar with what https://lendai.us is offering, but I am trying to find other alternatives.Thank you!

This just protects our investment until probate is finished.Get creative with your offers you never know what will interest a seller.Have a conversation and find out their needs if you can before making offers.