These factors typically indicate strong rental demand and potential for property value increases.

I know that earnest money deposit is given as an indication of being serious but I just feel that $50k is a bit outrageous.

For your strategy to work you have to focus on markets where there are strong indicators the C neighborhood can transition into a B neighborhood.

Ron, Thank you for the input. i like the car check thats something quick and easy to see as a indicator of how they maintain their lives/ belongings. 

Your estimated first-year NOI is $29,040, but after loan payments, you're left with a negative cash flow of -$9,126 and a DSCR of 0.761, indicating the income doesn’t cover debt service.

Hi @Jaime Ramirez its tough to say without knowing more details but majority of the time price is the largest indicator of what is going on.

Brody:Hello from a fellow Michigander.Prior posts and your profile indicate you are new to RE investing. 

It's also a fluid situation as banks are constantly being acquired or merging so paying close attention to which banks these loan officers move around to is generally a good indication of which banks are going to offer the most aggressive terms.

Is this isolated or an early indicator?  

This will result in inspection results that more accurately indicate property conditions and promote better living conditions for residents.