Says this is according to Fannie Mae requirements.I explored seller financing but she wanted prime +1% and full asking price and was not able to convey existing furniture to me... so it was less attractive to me.We'll see if it sits on the market, and comes down in price and I can then make another offer.Thanks again!

As for picking a specific market - I would go after one with an increasing job and population growth.

If I could pick your brain once more about another guru (perhaps not, not too sure),it's a guy called Jerry Norton.

New owners should pick renters with care, be clear about rules, talk openly, keep good records, and know the laws about renting.

I now have 12-doors there and am picking up another duplex here shortly. 

Apparently, that unit is being treated for the issue and involves her leaving her belongings (bed, furniture) within the unit to be treated.  

Morris the patina of expertise, not to really help anyone think their way through the challenges of real estate investing.But the only way to counteract this kind of generalized miasma of propaganda and disinformation through edutainment is to pick it apart, to clearly show within the narrative that leads to the investor clicking on the icon or picking up the phone that THIS is a lie, and THIS is a lie, and THAT is a lie, too.

And agreed it's slim pickings right now in the tri county.  

They both pick up the phone when I call and would not tolerate having to submit notes in a portal. 

Scott is the master and you should definitely pick up both of his books.