Emphasize that your offer is competitive and you’re ready to move now, or set a reasonable deadline for the offer to ensure the seller knows you’re serious.Use Comparables StrategicallyHave data on hand to support your position.

In my experience, success in D-class areas almost always requires being local, extremely hands-on, and self-managing.

Managing your own property and finding tenants is a great way to gain hands-on experience.

I’ll also connect with locals through BiggerPockets or Facebook groups for first-hand insights.If visiting isn’t an option, lean on a reliable local team (agents, property managers) to help vet the area.

There is also ease of management in having a handful of tradespeople that can deal with all my properties.

For myself hands down the fastest way to get to Fi is via house hacking. 

On the other hand, if you write something into the lease that you agree upon, it should be fine, but that may turn off many prospects IMO.

Cash buyers have the upper hand due to no appraisal contingency and able to close a lot quicker.

Not sure of what you have in mind for your investment, but I know there can be a higher need to be more hands on with your first few deals whilst getting the hang of things and building a team. 

STRs can bring great returns but are higher risk and more hands-on, like small-cap stocks, while long-term rentals are stable and predictable, like large-cap investments.