(Pool is huge in AZ to combat summer vacancy) Revenue goes up faster than mortgage and you have less turnovers to manage.

IN the Marine Corps I studied what is called Combat Hunter.

The best way to combat that is probably to get numbers on the table, not only how much the property is worth, but also how much capital it will need for repairs and updates.

I am a combat vet that is now in purchasing. 

Transparency is probably the best weapon a wholesaler can utilize to combat the possibility of an investor suspecting unethical or incompetent behavior.

When a low-ball like that is lobbed, sellers may turn combative and not want to deal with your future offers period.

You combat vacancy by knowing your market; targeting the correct tenant population; insuring your units solve a problem in their life / facilitate their lifestyle; providing value for the rent dollar and managing leases.  

I have a friend who is a combat vet in Memphis who carry's a hand gun around.

I've locked horns with a couple of posters here selling their stuff and they have been so combative and evasive that people email me that they are shocked that someone trying to convince them that they are legitimate would behave so badly publicly. 

It is a great way to supplement the income along the way, as when I decided to be a stay-at-home Mom instead of wearing combat boots every day.