The realtor might not be happy because he could perceive that you're trying to under cut his business.

I can't seem to pass up a bargain perceived or real.

The reason why I recommend saying you're the property manager or your company owns the property (both of those things are true) is that you have an added layer of perceived approval with things.

Now I hope I haven't offended you, and that others reading this don't perceive it as being "negative", as that's not my intent.

This is how you add value.Here's a multi-million dollar bit of advice: focus all your marketing efforts on searching for deals that you can add the maximum perceived added value. 

Unfortunately there is no quick fix and coaches are sometimes perceived as an easy way to get in the game.

(And try to keep perceived slights of rudeness and emotions out of the equation, they will not help resolve this.)To date there has been $0 lost from this situation. 

For example, for me, a Developer's experience and reputation would go a very long way in tipping the scales against other issues I may have perceived negative. 

Here's my reasoning: -Although cap rates on the open market are comparatively and seemingly inferior to that of out of state deals, the appreciation and general perceived safety of California apartments far outweighs higher cap rates of multifamily elsewhere.

If there are visible signs of something you perceive to be mold, get the duct work professionally cleaned before you fire it up as well.