They're offering a few thousand more than asking and will also pay agent fees.

You may not like their current deals/offerings, but I would call each of them and let them know what you are looking for - essentially your "buy box."

On market & offered asking price How did you finance this deal?

Now you might be like Joe, know rents for a couple of neighborhoods and can quickly estimate expected cash flow from properties pretty quickly (that's what I do as well) but you still need a screening rule so you invest minimal times on properties you will never put an offer in on. 

I had this come up on a house I was submitting an offer on.

You also want to know if the Bank/Lender offers a less than 1.00 DSCR option in case the rent schedule comes in light. 

Then, having covered my base, I'd try to differentiate myself, by having the best located property, the best quality property (given the price of course) and offer the best experience.

I have seen several offers from operators around the country who are offering interest rates of sub 6% for a 30-year fixed mortgage with a 20% down payment required, NO POINTS.

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