they usually say stick it in the bank.. so you can offer them a nice return above bank CDs and on an asset they already know and like etc..

Anyone that has sold items privately would have countered any offer. 

You will not need to join CAR/NAR and I offer super high fee splits. 

While Treasuries are often viewed as "risk-free" investments, certain real estate deals in today’s market offer a compelling alternative—especially when purchased at a deep discount.Take, for example, a 1,000+ unit apartment complex in a suburb near Michigan.

Charlotte, NC, and its surrounding areas continue to offer exciting opportunities for real estate investors.

Telling sellers everything wrong with their house and justifying your offer with repair costs doesn’t build trust—it kills it.

Since you already have an offer, it’s not really about whether the property will sit for six months, it’s about whether keeping it makes financial sense.

What other information would an investor want to see before making an offer on this?

Analyze the property and determine what price you are willing to pay, then offer that amount.

If she accepts the offer, make her sign and you both get a copy."