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Larger cities offer better infrastructure, such as international airports, interstate highways, and a broader talent pool, making them attractive to businesses and tenants.Avoid Rent ControlRent control laws can hinder your ability to adjust rents to match inflation, limit tenant screening, and complicate evictions.

Multiple offers situations are the rare exception, not the norm.

It's hard to say offer amount without knowing the rehab part since that could blow this out the water.  

Then offer the creditor a percentage of this amount as settlement in full.  

They often refer to it as 'certainty of close' when reviewing offers.3.

for months, a company out of the metroplex has been offering to buy it.

They sound very knowledgeable and I am interested in jumping into the customized course they offer. 

The property offered a balanced investment opportunity—enough to significantly enhance its value through renovations, yet manageable in scope and cost.

Markets like Texas (San Antonio or Dallas) or North Carolina (Charlotte) could offer better cash flow with lower costs.