Originally posted by @Casey Powers:@Jay Hinrichs the problem with the ibuyers' method is ON RECORD they make it look like they are paying market prices, so they gain more perceived credibility with the average homeowner.

Also, any chance their "slow-down" has anything to do with "perceived questionable" banking practices?

I understand the perceived benefit of having the units filled upon sale, but as you see there is less incentive for a seller to screen properly when in all likelihood they will not have to deal with the tenant.

I would also give them an option for a flat rate but it would be significantly higher than the perceived split rate. 

And it's important to NOT just do what everyone else is doing (the "we buy houses fast cash as-is quick close" stuff).What I do is very, very simple:  I know my audience, and how I want them to perceive me (in marketing we'd call this "positioning").