For example, if they need a quick sale, emphasize your ability to close fast.

While I think I might have paid slightly above the average price, I’m happy with the installation and impressed with how quickly the installers resolved the issue.

Of course "hoping" rates will come down is not a sound strategy so finding a way to assume a loan that already took advantage of low rates is a great option.If you were starting over and targeted a large SFH, would you try to maintain the property in a way that would still attract regular homebuyers (not investors) if you needed to sell?

Quote from @James Hampton: How about a quick check before you have to charge a screening fee? 

Hi BP Community,
I’m a multifamily investor based in NJ, transitioning from smaller multifamily units to 6+ unit properties. My goal is to acquire and stabilize these larger properties using private lending to fund d...

Pay attention to how professional and transparent they are.Avoid Pressure Tactics: Scammers often pressure you to act quickly.

It's much better to be able to do your own screening as oposed to hoping the seller did their homework :-) If the property is clean and the rent is fair, it should rent out quickly.

I found the son on Facebook and sent a quick intro giving my condolences, expressed my interest in purchasing the property, and provided my phone # in case he decides to follow up.I'm in the process of preapproval with a couple lenders, and have reached out to a couple realtors in my area to see which may be a good fit.

I used a heloc to purchase the first 4 rentals, so $155k of dept is wrapped up In  that until I refinance each property which have already appreciated extremely quickly given the current market. 

That being the next "big" city along the interstate but you are talking about smaller cities even further south than that.To attract more interest, a higher population and greater economic or job growth are necessary.