My flaw was failing to appreciate the rate cap lock and short timing.  

Smart lock, smart thermostat, Ring doorbell or security camera that you can view remotely (make sure to disclose them on the platforms), Pricelabs for dynamic pricing.  

Don't hesitate to go slow initially, learn from the first few deals, and pick up the pace once you've locked in your process.Good luck!

Maybe I will lock it up and do more due diligence once in escrow but assume I don't make any changes.

I understand that I need to either rekey the house or change the locks out completely.

A broker sent me the deal and we were able to agree to a price with seller financing and lock the deal up early enough and negotiated terms and renovation credits from there.

Then I saw that the individuals locking contracts were the liars.

When a tenant vacates, who will collect the keys, conduct the move-out inspection, coordinate with vendors, inspect the vendors' work, change locks, conduct showings, etc?

Waiting for rates to drop before refinancing mitigates the risk of locking in a high-cost loan and significantly reduces the pressure on cash flow​.Upcoming Opportunities: Many investors who bought aggressively during the 2020-2022 period, especially those with five-year fixed-rate loans, may face challenges when their rates become variable around 2026-2027.

It is in a great area and already cash flowing, and I locked in a good discount on the deal How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?