That's not entirely different from other cities I suppose, but that hyper-localization can be challenging to get a grip on if you're used to different markets.

Oh ya, and they won't promise they will cover the properties and may take a few days to decide and we are suppose to close escrow, on a cash purchase, this week.  

I suppose that many investor tend to choose real estate agents with a lot of sales record. 

Certainly depends on your state.... it appears difficult to wholesale here in Ohio for legal reasons that are beyond me so I suppose my perspective comes from that.

I suppose you mean: investors who got sucked in by their guru?

Your plan is supposed to be: only Offer the amount that YOU'LL pay if a Buyer doesn't surface!...

I didn't realize there  is a "Real Estate Events and Happenings" and i was supposed to post there..

For example, let's say the property "can't" go Fannie because it isn't a complete & functional home, and let's suppose the reason for that is because the kitchen is not complete, and the reason the kitchen isn't complete is because it doesn't have an oven.Standard two choices that people think they have:Hard money, 2 points up front, 70% down, 3 points upfront, horrible rate.All cash.Third choice:With the seller's permission, throw a freaking $75 oven from craigslist in there the day before the appraiser shows up, and buy the SFH using Fannie financing at 85% LTV, no points. 

I suppose I should do more research before diving in but this is just an option I came up with since I don't have many other options available to me.

I suppose they would receive the tax benefits, which is something we want.