I know the smart move here is to close with the property vacant and will be going forward with that plan and redoing the mortgage process again with my lender for that new closing date.

Glass half empty or glass half full?  

I never thought about it like that before, but very true and a crazy smart way to look at it!

Quote from @Sandrene Smart: Quote from @Brandon Slaubaugh: If Duck Fund doesn't work out, I often find EMD for wholesalers.Reach out if you need funding.I would love to know more, such as rates, do the lend in NYS etc.  

Outdoor fenced space and smart home tech is expected in most BFR.Maintenance experience is the number one reason tenants leave BFR.BFR tenants are stickier than multifamily.Leverage lessons learned from BTR pioneers.Prospect pool For BFR overlaps multi and scatter sites.BTR residents often want less onsite people presence.

However I have had a few tenants that did not have a computer nor a smart phone so they were not able to pay online. 

@Andrew SullivanTo begin in real estate, check your financial situation first, learn a lot, start with small steps, look into smart ways to fund your investments, pick the right places to invest, have clear aims, join groups of local investors, take smart risks, keep going even when it's hard, and be ready to change.

Boom.I take this tact on many high priced or specialty or design items, like countertops, light fixtures, appliances, large glass or window replacements, mechanical anything, etc….Contractors have their preferred suppliers who they know and are reliable, but are not always the best deal.

A smart investment is a smart investment.  

get more micro. we define a zip code as a market. there are about 7 zip codes in the city of columbus that we work in as well as about 15 in Miami. we look at the average housing unit delivered and try to develop under the median and average home or condo where there is a lot of absorption. that is mostly through smaller Floorplan design, smart floorplan design, etc. new construction and development you also have much more control over the overall development just my 2 cents. if you are just buying existing it's going to have some issues