All depends on what type of tenants your asset attracts.

On the one hand, the offer is more attractive because it's a fairly seasoned investor making it, and on the other hand, they may have identified other similar properties for the same transaction.

Not sure why you would leave GA to invest in MS though.. unless your attracted to the really low price point properties and in those areas RISK/REWARD is the name of the game.I owned 12 new constructions in Madison and Brandon I paid 150 to 225k each for them.. great rentals never made any money on them I only bought them for GOZONE tax bene's which in the day made it worth doing.

It would make the area more attractive across the board.

Since I lost the original tenant prospect, and oil prices were falling, I decided to "jazz it up" as best as I could in hopes of attracting a strong tenant. 

Know your competition and how you attract renters to what you have.

This will also likely make it more attractive for investors if you plan to bring them on.2) Invest via a syndicate so that you can get access to real expertise and experience, for a fee, in return for truly passive income.

There are  too many out of state buyers that no nothing about this market and think home values are attractive based on valuations in other markets.  

What makes this deal work is the debt this is attractive debt and it makes the deal cashflow.  

It's set by the listing agent to attract offers.