Are you aware that 60% of the retail buyers out there can't get financing?

Neighboring Mishawaka has one of the largest concentrations of retail stores in the state, and the entire region boasts affordable housing, over a dozen institutions of higher learning, easy transportation access and convenient commute times that average 20.2 minutes.

Yes, I like some of the retail going in there but the layout and ease of in/out is annoying.  

You are talking about buying Retail.

If you are thinking of becoming a part time agent to work with folks buying at "retail" price, you need to understand that they need your service and attention.

Turnkey companies will be selling at retail prices.

My practice is to tell the sellers what I can get them for their house and offer them the alternative of a fast sale under retail pricing.

Has anybody (specifically in Washington State) put an option on a property, without a lease, and then found an off market retail buyer to assign the option to?

Buyers agents also spend a lot of time nurturing relationships and building trust with retail buyers. 

I want to find a few properties for around $130K each to make a 1031 work when I sell a current property a few months from now.Not looking for turnkey that sells at retail prices, but for properties I can build 25% + appreciation into with rehabbing that will allow me to refinance later on to follow the BRRRR strategy (so an ARV of $200K from a purchase price of $130K).