looking to make an offer

Given it's location not far from the ports of Richmond and Oakland, and that the Chevron oil refinery is nearby as well, some of that is likely be driving the highest and best use assessment. chris in the deep south they turn the anchor store into a big church..  

I've done a few deals where the bank offered purchase + rehab funding up to 75% ARV, and then it converts automatically to a normal mortgage loan at the end of the rehab. 

When you can access the opportunities first, you can qualify the lead first, analyse and find the best deals first, reach out and build rapport first , offer your solution first (rather than having your offer thrown on a pile of others the individual has already been given) and so on.

From the information you offered, I researched The Land Method and can clearly see why Jonathan is the way to go.

The markets offer low to medium gross yields that max out around 7% if you buy in todays market.

But there are a few ways to shake things up:Cash for Keys: Offer them money to move out.

In the program, it appears that you offer a Pre-Loan Application-- perhaps this is how the program is legal?

@Christopher Smith there are many...but in my opinion really only three companies out there that offer the ability to 721 into a large and diversified REIT that i'd feel comfortable with. 

@Placeholder PlaceholderOne word of caution I would advise: If a community or local government is enacting restrictions and also regularly enforcing them, then its often a reflection of the local community sentiment which increases the chance of a neighborhood or nearby resident calling you in if they think you may be running an STR.