Most flip opportunities are REO, Wholesale from another broker, auction, or desperate seller...

I have seen so many properties that had desperate tenants sign leases above market value, only to never make any rent payments to begin with.

Pass on any needy or desperate people or ones waving cash wanting to move in immediately. 

From time to time I’ll have a seller reach out to me with a property that they desperately need to sell as soon as possible, But it is out of the area considerably many times even out of state and it is already listed with a realtor.

Therefore, if they do, beware because they might be desperate to sell.Given the price tag, it looks like the property is a North American standard type condo.

We are worried about the house since it needs desperate repairs.We tried offering cash to leave but this did not work. 

Thats not to say some might be desperate for business, but thats where it becomes your job to interview them (over the phone should be fine).

I want him desperately to retire.

This will be especially effective in places that don't allow gas for new construction.Energy retrofits on rental housing is largely a waste of time, particularly in markets where more housing is desperately needed.

Take sanity out of it and we have a desperate attempt to keep the country afloat.