I make offers but they are not accepted.  

Apply the 70% rule to determine your maximum allowable offer, then negotiate and get the property under contract, ensuring your agreement includes inspection and financing contingencies.Arrange professional inspections to uncover any unforeseen issues, using these findings to negotiate concessions or confirm your repair budget.

Boone Pickens got involved and offers were made on the remaining portfolio. 

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I’m excited to connect with others here, share insights, and offer assistance wherever I can.

They can offer a more hands-off approach while you get your feet wet.

All will be delivered vacant, apparently I missed the piece in my offer that allows the seller to stay in the unit up to 7 days after closing... 

Definitely make those assessments during inspection or prior to making an offer if you can to save yourself the time. 

I then created an excel sheet with those estimates to know (a) what to offer for land to make my numbers and (b) to hold the sub to what they estimated for me.  

Just know there’s a lot of competition, so you’ll need to stay consistent.