I'm curious to connect with any other STR/ MTR owners in that area to get more info on resources that are in the area and what challenges/ successes you have had there. 

Now, I’m curious about real estate investing.I have some experience flipping a couple of houses, and although I have a ton of flaws, one of my strengths is being resourceful and assembling amazing teams—I’m always looking for people better than me at what they do— what seems to be a good fit for real estate.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

This will give you clarity on the numbers and help you determine how to structure an offer that works for both sides.

I like VAs for writing a bunch of offers - I am having my VA do offers, emailing lists, and texting lists if I can find a good text system where its allowed lol. 

A HELOC offers flexibility, as you only pay interest on what you use, but rates tend to be variable.

Quote from @Jeff Calcaterra: We have a potential tenant new to the area who has gone through a paid background check, signed a background check authorization form, sent us a LinkedIn profile, sent an offer letter and says he is willing to send us paycheck stubs, but says he doesn't want us to call HR to verify employment because he is supposed to have found housing already.

Quote from @Benjamin Sanders: Hi all,My wife and I made a last-minute offer on a rental property in New Albany that is in a flood plain.

Quote from @Patricio Acosta: I finally found the perfect flip in Coronado, San Diego—the agent hasn’t received any offers, the listing price is reasonable, and the home has huge potential.

On another note, just because your offer isn't close, as you said in your narrative, doesn't mean you're wrong with your offer price.