You might see something where they'll take duplexes that are larger or smaller that have sold recently in a mile +/- radius from the subject property or even triplexes that are closer to size and make adjustments to them to accommodate, but my bet is that is a last resort measure.

Being buy/fix-and-hold investors we have insufficient acquisition volume to justify this cost, so we usually resort to canvassing neighbours and/or bird dogs. 2) Are there any other free online sources where I can post my ads or contact motivated sellers other than Craigslist?

Rochester is a gorgeous city in the summer and I really look forward to do some skiing there in the winter.

The spring/summer/fall market for STR's isn't great but summer is starting to get better with the Resort trying to push summer activities more and more (i.e. mountain biking).

Investment Info:

Condo fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $680,000

Cash invested: $184,000

Sale price: $1,325,000

At the time of this purchase, we were closing on a previous fix and flip ...

Being exposed to the other side:I grew up in big cities for the most part and spent a lot of time around those who had significantly more than I did (two-parent households, ski trips, big houses, the newest car every two years).

And neither the appraiser nor the lender for the refinance would be the wiser.Inside of 6mo, a cash-strapped flipper may feel the urge to resort to such measures.

These places are primarily resorts so you will get people or groups that buy up multiple units.

Winter (ski season) is huge up there. 

She is extremely high maintenance tenant who has now resorted to name calling so if I can avoid it I will.