You're only going to push him away with a low ball offer he finds insulting.

Sure, that's possible if you mix a few low balls (the majority of deals) and one huge winner into the bag.

They don't have time for unproven investors wanting to view a home at a moment’s notice just to submit a low ball offer which probably won't get accepted.

If they continue with tapering, my crystal ball says 5.125 - 5.25%

Wow, you got your toe wet with the first deal, then did a cannon ball with the second!

I was planning to use the VA loan, but after I was under contract the broker dropped the ball and had me switch to FHA last minute.

one thing I failed to mention, I'm getting married in August 2014 lol good ole ball and chain.

Heck, some screw ball comes and makes some claim and I'm confident I can blow them out of the water.What about my grandkids?

I was helping a friend out and bought a house, SFH, for them to rent and then the ball started rolling.

Many, even most (but not all) realtors are not going to take kindly to low-ball offers from individuals that are bring buyers to pay more for a property and cut them out of a greater commission.Third, buyers can get access to MLS listings (including REO) though other agents and online sources.