No matter whether you are looking at commercial or residential property, the deals that “pencil out” at OFFERING price are few and far between these days.  

But it certainly seems like you're right that BP offers much more in general

*Another Exciting Development in Charlotte*The Iron District is set to break ground next year (address 905 w morehead st.)The Iron District's strategic location offers easy connections to Uptown, South End, Wesley Heights, Freedom Drive, Camp Greene, I-77, I-277, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

I made a relatively low offer and after one negotiation we settled on a price that was about 45% lower than the original list price.

The usual way, but not the right way, to try to buy a rental is by finding a property on the MLS, where agents congregate, make an offer and then try to get financing to buy the property.

The seller is offering seller financing at 2% interest with a 9-year balloon.

Offering flexibility has allowed my borrowers to swing into deals they would not have been able to do previously.You’ve made a great point about the importance of being easy to work with and fostering strong relationships with lenders.

Is it worth it for someone like me who hasn't done any deals yet, but is going to be making offers on my 1st investment property in the spring?

They used to offer exclusive properties but now it appears that they are pulling MLS listings and will connect you with an agent.

You can try to attend virtual events, many real estate meetups and events offer virtual options.