Key things you will want to know about are the market dynamics (is it growing, shrinking, diverse economy, tenant friendly, etc), the property and operation plan (seeking proof of concept for the plan and a safety net in case market shifts or projections were off) and references for the sponsors. 

Hi Aaron,In my market we have seen that the pool of prospective tenants tends to shrink during the winter months, and especially the holidays.In order to find a renter during this time of year I would highly recommend making a slight price drop.

Is it growing or shrinking, what are the driving factors?

@Sam Craven I just bought a home in Houston to flip, because the market in Vegas was shrinking in margins.

Even though our state has been shrinking due to families moving out due to the economy here.

Conventional loan you will just have to shrink the equity a little bit.

Making rents move up a lot, still keeping a wide RTP.Recovering from a recession, and a lack of home investors---rents shrink and home prices flatten to decline.

As @Joe Splitrock said, you can double close it, but right now the prices are so high, you aren't going to make out on the other end since all the end buyers already bid when you did and they you outbid them, thereby shrinking any possibility of your assignment fee.

Originally posted by @Marisa Rowe:@Kenneth F.I definitely agree that inventory is shrinking especially since Metro-Detroit has been getting a lot of positive exposure. 

This is now shrinking the number of showings.