No leaks, no standing water since roofers built a drain in the middle of the flat roof and still performs well.

And unfortunately I’m in the middle of a big project and a refinance and didn’t have the funds to make an offer on the property.

You can also find options in the middle but those are highly variable and depend on your goals. 

My duplex is in a prime location on a side street in the middle of our village which is always a plus, is quite large, one side is a 3/1 and the side I’m living in is a 3/3 and it has 2 deeded parking spots in the adjacent parking lot.

Cut out the middle man. 

Might as well cut the middle man out and go directly to the source. 

You don't want to be in the middle of a time sensitive transaction where your money is on the line and be working with someone who doesn't answer their phone or is slow to respond to emails.

Good investment properties are in the middle, offer a good balance between cash flow and appreciation and have a low risk profile.

I hate dark bathrooms and using a light in the middle of the day. 

There was one guy I knew who purchased 'land' (not sure if ag land) in middle of nowhere (I was told) in another state.