Slim process.

The inventory looks pretty slim from those sources.

Combine that with the incredible demand of retail end buyers and no inventory for them all, it is slim pickings here.Now that I set that stage, add in the numerous amounts of wholesalers in my area (many of which are newer and/or come from RE investment groups, they are pounding out offers blanketing the MLS.

Your area is pretty wide spread for the north, but as you already know it's slim pickings.

If you're looking for a pure rental property pickings are slim unless you're only focused on long term appreciation. 

But for my cash budget of 400k, (w/o getting hard money...) it’s slim pickings.

If someone cannot pay their taxes in 5 years then it is slim to none, not that it can't be done, that it won't be redeemed within the 6 month period. 

The inventory is slim because mom and pop LLs are fighting ruthlessly here to snatch them up.

I've generally found anything under $500/mo after debt service + management is not worth the time because that slim a profit margin's too often lost on unexpected maintenance or other factors. 

If the deal is so slim that you've got to cut people out of it maybe it's not the right deal or a deal at all.