It isn't having paid off properties that offers security, there are still taxes, insurance, maintenance and management involved. 

Anyone looking for a "we buy houses" company knows they will get a cash offer right?

Every passing year, this practice will get harder and harder, on average, across the country. - In the event that you do get a deal, that you do not violate the intent or letter of an increasing number of anti-wholesaling laws, and that you actually receive an assignment fee, you will walk away thinking that your role is over.

You will not need to join CAR/NAR and I offer super high fee splits.  

On another note, just because your offer isn't close, as you said in your narrative, doesn't mean you're wrong with your offer price.

I don't think the LVP will feel right with carpet underneath and it's not a sound installation practice to have that buffer layer there.

@David Oh you can either offer a bonus based upon specific KPIs or based upon profitability.

So I made them an offer.

This will give you clarity on the numbers and help you determine how to structure an offer that works for both sides.

Quote from @Benjamin Sanders: Hi all,My wife and I made a last-minute offer on a rental property in New Albany that is in a flood plain.