Reason being is that it allows you to invest in other products other than they offer, so that's why they don't promote these . 

Dang, all offers were due yesterday and I didn't make one.

Lots of us are happy to offer suggestions but I think we need to understand your situation better.All the best!

The investors I know finding properties on the MLS are making 30+ offers a week, embarassing offers, in hopes of finding 1 or 2 properties a month.Others are door knocking, cold calling, spending money on mailers to find off market properties.  

Investors are particularly interested in properties near major universities, as they offer stable and growing returns.

I can make offers that would cause the 1% rule to hold, but these would often be at around 60% of asking price or market value.

It sounds like the Seller does not want to commit until he knows the deal will go through, and until that time, he wants to be able to entertain other offers. 

I live in California (Central Coast) and have built a 12-door portfolio in Detroit, which has been a great market for both cash flow and long-term potential.Detroit still offers properties well below the $150k mark, with strong rent-to-price ratios and a market that’s seeing growth in key areas.

A HELOC offers flexibility and lower interest rates, which can be ideal if you’re looking for short-term financing with lower payments during construction.

What should I look for before making an offer on a property like this?