It is not uncommon - main reason we see right now is over inflated original ARVs and now borrowers cannot sell and pay off the lender. 

A significant number of my clients are from out of state, including many from Washington State and California.

Referral from a past client.

The last 3 clients I worked with all ended up with Chase.  

Help your clients write smart offers based on #4.

I am under contract to buy and flip a house that I am paying $615K for. 

As Sean above alluded to- never pay a seller for your future hard work, risk and stress. 

I invest in land and have done entitlement/zoning and other DD work successfully for years.A broker called me this morning on a property I have on a busy interesection and has a QSR client who likes the location, but does not want to do a ground lease, only a build to suit. 

It's a shame when I see the mark up or what out of state investors are paying for these 'turnkey' properties. 

Last but not least....A few members in replies have already mentioned why it makes sense to hold…….I very much appreciate ALL FEEDBACK, however I think it will be helpful to provide some added context as to why I am absolutely certain (and my CPA’s are convinced as well) on my decision to liquidate the entire portfolio and onceAs I educate clients on daily, income tax brackets as well as long term capital gain tax brackets in our country are more favorable right now than they've been at any point in the past 80 years.