However, how you execute the cash for keys approach is crucial.

While I personally have no use for the model, if you approach it in the manner you're describing I'm sure you will get a lot more attention and traction - especially your last quote: "How do I profitably solve problems for the people I want to work with?"

Her style and financial approach as a PM and broker/investor was a great fit for both of us.

Yup, I know I am not the typical person in my approach, but I would like to see more people consider this which is part of why I say it.

How have you all approached this, and have your software platforms been up to the task?

The focus on achieving a higher sale price can sometimes blind sellers to the risks involved, which savvy buyers may exploit to negotiate highly favorable terms.From a seller's standpoint, offering financing can be a smart strategy if approached carefully.

This shift has created excellent opportunities in these areas, with investors eager to sell quickly, turning the market into a buyer's advantage.Investors remain highly interested in North Georgia, but their approach has evolved.

Ask the agent your about insurance on a property that you are living in and renting out.I also agree with @Rene Hosman's statement that finding a property to make into a multi-unit property (assuming zoning allows it) is probably the most cost effective approach in our current market. 

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

I was approached with an opportunity and being a newbie I wanted to see is these members made sense to a more seasoned investor.