Asked him if they'd entertain an offer around $285,000 cash or if it was a waste of time.

I put an offer in on the rental I currently occupy, but came in under where my landlord (and 1 partner in this property) were looking at to even entertain giving up a cash flowing property. - He bought this 4br/2ba for 285k put 20k +/- in and I rent for 2700.

Remodeling homes into something distinctive and desirable, like entertainment-centered properties, can definitely set you apart in the rental or short-term rental market.

transactional same day is usually pretty cheap about 1% or maybe less but they want their money back that day or next day.. these will now have to be 30 to 60 days loans and there are not a whole lot of folks that will entertain those.. suffice it to say the wholesaler or assignor  Like the one that got cancelled on me today. 

Within those cities, I am targeting assets in central business districts (CBDs) and popular entertainment areas where large amounts of people congregate daily. 

.** The preceding has been my opinion only, the views are my own, and are intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.

Yes - Suzie Orman and Dave Ramsey say whole life insurance is a scam - but as was said above, they are financial entertainers.  

Lubbock has a low barrier to entry and has several backup economic drivers by being the primary hub (agriculture, financial, healthcare, material goods, transportation, entertainment) for an area the size of most states east of the Mississippi.

Don't go right into buy mode, learn moe about the property and they will entertain an offer.Good Luck!

Is that less desirable than a property with 5 bedrooms with walls, but less convertible entertaining space that could be used for movies, gaming,etc?