Understand the vendor’s motivation to sell, their preferred settlement date and any other information that may make your offer stronger Don’t rush offers if you don’t need to.

The stronger your foundation, the better chance you'll succeed. 

In the meantime it will cost you some this year but it's one time and hopefully you get things in order with stronger leases, better tenant screening, etc. after this tenant goes.

You're stronger as a result of these painful experiences. 

Appreciation in Boston is RIDICULOUS and the tenant class you have for these areas are going to be much stronger than other markets. 

The one thing I remember in the TX market during the downturn was that the rental market was STRONGER because so many people were losing their homes.

Nice thing is Section 8 rents are stronger than private pay so cash flow is fantastic and up to 100% of it is GUARANTEED with occupancy.

- money- inventory - Time - knowledge - connections see which elements are stronger and leverage that to your advantage.

I would have obviously rathered getting a stronger offer but between not being able to sell to an fha buyer (anti flipping rules) and the lightning quick turnaround time I couldn't turn it down for my first flip. 

I get there are many extra hurdles in stronger markets however it is also historically more profitable in stronger markets if that makes sense.