I also told him that I am always interested in any listing in the particular resort that we stay, although I told him I would steer clear from back units based on my conversation with the property manager. 

Do you use a script or anything to steer the conversation?

I got to a point where I wanted to steer myself in a direction that I was passionate about……I decided to leave PwC and started a new career with a large luxury home builder, NV Homes.

However, one should tread lightly as there are properties one should steer clear from and others that are quite opportunistic.

If you are considering the larger 3-4 units, which would be my preference, steer far clear of S8 unless your intent is to operate as a C/D class landlord.

From US Marine, Hedge fund manager and REIT VP, I now help to steer a local investment and development company to profitability and fairness.

But then again, you should be comfortable where you invest, so if you don't know the area you should probably steer clear.As @David Fitch suggested it may be safest to take a more passive approach in the market and just sit it there for a while.

As with any city there are areas to try and steer clear from, but even the worse areas I think have seen a little improvement over the last 5 years.

What ever you do just keep learning and seeking what you choose to steer towards ie. your case (flipping) and go all in.

It would be illegal and unethical to steer the seller towards the offer that benefits the agent the most..