Ask an influencer that knows a ton of people.  

In my opinion it's better to meet with probate attorneys.With PA's you get a center of influence and a deal pipeline.

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So outside of your sphere of influence, where do I find my first potential Investor?

You’re 100% right, it’ll prove invaluable on the deals after that.Chart a course, put the blinders on if necessary, and don’t let outside talk sway or influence if the numbers make sense. 

If they got a higher than market offer and only had 2 or 3 people in their house, that could definitely influence them to accept the first offer.The house was priced high for the neighborhood but low for the market, so there is a good chance that the first offer was similar to what you are describing. 

I have since been able to obtain the requested info. from the seller, but to answer your question, I was mainly looking to find out how old the roof was, as that could influence my offer price if knew it would likely need replacing soon, and to make sure I wasn't walking into a non-paying tenant situation. 

I don't "include" it in any spreadsheet, DTI, Debt to Asset Ratio, LTV, or any another other aspect that would influence my decision to acquire another asset; as long as I know its sitting in a bank protected for unforseen problems. 

Other influences could have been, bad loan?

I wonder what role Bigger Pockets and tighter lending standards played to influence this Philadelphia also sites as one of the hottest markets with 93% margins.