Some leads are of course just lookers but I believe there is a huge $ on the table we are missing.

I'll shed some info;Deal was found on mls for 177k, we offer 160, closed on 162k, did everything I had to do on the inspection period etc etc, seller god the final hud from the bank and realized she needs to bring 6k to the closing table , so for us not to lose the deal we offered to bring to the table 6k( her agent give up on 2k of her commission ).

We especially liked transforming the house into a home, and hearing the buyer compliment the quality while we were at the closing table.

Unless you can bring something to the table you are unlikely to find someone who is willing to look at your best interest ahead of theirs. 

Oh and I can make signage and home decor with a CNC router table I bought.... and don't forget the rentable wedding photo booth... 

@Andrew McManamonusing your numbers, which I assume come from the amortization table...5.5% for 30 years = $5.68 per $1,000$5.68 (x) = $1000x = $1000/$5.68 = 176.1 (rounding)176.1 * $1000 = $176,100$176,100or4.5% for 20 years = $6.40 per $1,000$6.40 (x) = $1000x = $1000/$6.40 = 156.3 (rounding)156.3 * $1000 = $156,300$156,300Therefore, the largest loan the buyer can afford is 5.5% at 30 years or $176,100

(should of taken my offer when it was on the table)

He is an incredibly bright guy who brings a lot of great analysis to the table. 

Without an expert, you are at the mercy of the condemning agency's expert opinion  Since my attorney refused to use me as an expert, all that was on the table was the $75,000 opinion set by my appraiser. 

@Jake SalibaYou are right, at this point of my life, because of the little amount of money I bring to the table on a monthly basis, purchasing a multifamily might not be the best plan of action.