But it's fun.Another (slightly more serious) idea I had was to insert twice-annual walkthroughts into both the PM and tenant contracts.

Attach to contract, or insert language in the contract, a "Lead Warning Statement" and confirmation that you have complied with all notification requirements.

Then I take a tour, then I ask if he/she will consider owner financing or a lease option or (insert form of financing here)? 

By the closing the title company can insert the assignment to your LLC, if that has been approved by your lender.  

That is below the standards I set for this space, and I have taken steps to correct [INSERT PROBLEMS]") It sucks if you don't agree with their review, but you've got to see it from the outside.

I have been in the internet marketing game for the last 8 years. . . and even I can be hoodwinked (insert humble face here)!

Now you as the Investor can get into these deals 3 ways above market Return(s).1.An equity partner2.I pay a flat APR to you monthly3.Combination of both will receive part of the equity and monthly payment.If this sounds like something you would be inserted in please contact me asap.

This will force the Listing Agent to ask your agent to get you to come back with a "Best and Final", and allow you to get into a negotiation IF there really is some flexibility I the part of the seller regarding the price.Unfortunately, there are a lot of agents out there who will insert their opinions into your negotiation.

I'm on listsource.com right now inserting numbers for my targeted market for wholesaling.  

I'm going to approach it as if I've got a serious cash partner who's interested and will pick it up right now for "insert low ball offer".