However, the pay-off can be much larger.I believe people need to increase their ordinary income before they consider making investments.

I agree get 3rd party valuation, however I believe off market your offer should be 6% to 9% below that valuation for the sellers to net the same amount they would on open market.Then you have to worry about change of mind.  

Quote from @Nathan Gesner: Quote from @James Wesley: Yes, I am doing my best at educating them, but just doesn't resonate.I believe the difference between a hotel's hot tub is that it's commercial system with a larger filtration system, not a standalone residential product.No, it doesn't need to be drained every time.

Although I’m a firm believe in the underlying tech and the long-term potential of crypto, it’s very risky.

I believe the seller might finance up to 5 or 10 percent, if it were a full price offer.

We truly believe in fostering community and providing affordable housing while maintaining a high standard of ethical management and resident well-being.We are definitely looking into growth opportunities for our properties here in Norfolk, but we’re taking a careful and steady approach to ensure we can continue delivering quality for our residents.

I'm sure you could find a new AC guy wanting to make a name for themself to do it cheaper but that is the going rate here and believe me, I'm not using the most expensive AC people around. 

Save yourself the hassle and avoid these common pitfalls no matter how much you like the name or "professional" you believe the entities may appear.  

There have been several lawsuits filed against our city by the victims, estates, etc. that I believe the city is on the losing end of, and are likely to affect the city's long-term finances.

If you buy in an area like Kanagawa, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka even; I find it very hard to believe that those areas won't find people living there in the next 100 years. it's not nearly as hard to find properties in a good location as we are made to believe.