It was an unusual job for a brokerage firm: I was a non-broker consultant working for one medical-device manufacturer client with space needs on five continents.

TIAVince It's not unusual for people to move into a new property.

Stick with classic neutrals to appeal to the widest range of buyers.There are situations where clients touring homes immediately pass on properties due to strong or unusual color choices.

@Tim Bee usually I am trying to find buy and hold deals that are returning 10%+My expenses are usually minimal - public electric, RE taxes (PHILA taxes aren’t super high), insurance.Tenants are responsible for the rest: water, landscaping, snow removal, utilities, etc.I invest in small multi family usually duplexes, so having the tenant responsible for those items is not unusual.

The IRS typically selects returns for audit based on unusual or suspicious patterns, not the sheer length of a return.

When it was all said and done, we figured it was easier if we deposited one check in the beginning.There are other cases where I got such requests, though unusual, but not a red flag in all cases.I thought post dated check were illegal or is that just my lovely state of MA again ?

Being stuck with unusuable property is the opposite of what I'm going for!

Unless there's a VERY unusual situation, anybody wanting to sell just lists their home with a real estate agent.  

Is it unusual for landlords to buy with cash?

I have properties that would rent traditionally for $700-1000 a month, it's not unusual to pull in 3-4X that in a typical month, even 2x that in low/offseason.