However, you will have learned an interesting angle that I bet the vast majority of agents won't know.

I have kept both the hard copy as well as the soft copy and the best part is I have it all in the cloud based platform where in there is no risk of data loss.

I bet the seller would be motivated if you made a cash offer with no contingency and any weasel clause.Joe Gore

Hello all,I'm new to the Bigger Pockets platform, but I'm glad I've finally found it. 

@Benjamin Andrew Pogue  Let's interpret "optimal" and "sweet spot" to mean:a) you can find one fairly easilyb) you can rent it fairly quicklyc) it will cash flow and the likelihood of you losing money is lowWith those assumptions, your best bet is 3/2/2 in a subdivision where it is easy to determine value (After Repair Value based on comparable sales AND likely rent) and where home prices are 50-80% of the median home price for your area (working class neighborhoods). 

They have a great platform for senior and affordable housing developments, which is in alignment with my credentials.

you sound like me not too long ago....... i so wish I would of held out for renters with better credit..... late every (EVERY) month atleast a week or two..... have to constantly call to get rent..... willing to bet that the one month deposit i made them give up front will ( in their head) be the rent i dont get before they move out.

I guess our best bet is to hope they don't get a cash offer and then maybe they'll work with us.

@Paulie Moore It sounds like wholesaling would be the best bet for you at this point if you don't want to spend any of your own money, but you have to really know what you're doing.Do you currently work?  

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