You should be aiming for 30% as-is discount, whether for Flipping OR Renting out.

If i write reports with no pics I'm willing to do them for 50% discount($180 each).

I'm nowhere near close to cashing out and retiring, so I am actually hopeful for a market correction because all of my current assets will still produce, and my future purchases will be made at a discount.

As you probably know I need to get properties under contract at deep discounted prices in order to sell them fast.

Looking at a property being offered at 40% discount off market value. 

To me video games are a total waste of time but don't discount the need to disconnect sometimes and just relax.

Step Penultimate:Once you get a response from an owner of one of the vacant homes, just negotiate to buy it at a discount for all cash and get it under contract.

@John Chin basically hit the nail on the head.I don't think you can discount the impact of laziness, either.

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The landlord is a good friend of mine and is willing to sell it to me with a huge discount.