A bit long on the payback but add in any value increase to the property from doing it, including its increased attractiveness to condo conversion down the line, immediately better cap rate, etc...and it could be worth it.  

After another good conversation with Chris Clothier and looking at the long term numbers, I felt confident this would be a good first investment.

For this I'd also like to invite in two main contributors of previous like topics to this conversation:@David Krulac@Steve Babiak(can't get the links to work for some reason)Since I haven't attended an Upset Sale before, I am considering just going to see the process, but also know a couple properties that will be part of the sale. 

I noticed that these buyers don't want a scripted conversation, so I would start the call by introducing myself, "Hi (their name), I'm a wholesaler looking for an investor like yourself.

If they are worried about not getting paid that is a conversation they should have with their client - not the seller of the property.

I have amazing analytical and assessment skills, from screening tenants to having hard conversations i.e. complaints, evictions etc.

., the number of deals underwritten each month and their current stage) and measure key conversion rates (deals underwritten → LOIs submitted → accepted offers → closed deals).It would also be a huge plus if the software could assist with creating OM resources and help streamline rent comp analysis.Has anyone had experience with similar platforms or found one that really fits these goals?

@Russell Brazil this really confuses me, after the conversation Friday with the Maryland RE commission, I was told that I do not need a Real Estate or Brokers License to manage property for owners.

Using a VA home loan for STR conversion? 

Conversely, you will run into people on your list that just seem to be a waste of time, so you’ll want to avoid them.