A cash offer will always be more attractive to a seller than a financed offer, so in a hot market, having cash is definitely an advantage.Beyond that, if you have the cash, I like using cash to BRRRR since you won't have the financing costs of two loans. 

In my opinion, Roth of any kind is especially attractive in light of the historically low tax rates today and the likely tax increases in the future to offset today's fiscal and monetary policy. 

I think with the really low rates people are charging to get someone in there is just attracting the wrong crowd.

We've seen some attractive properties crop up in Canandaigua, and the area seems to be growing in popularity with a new Hilton being constructed on the lake.

Definitely generally attractive cities also.

I don't care if it is renovated or not, but it has to make financial sense to get me to open my wallet.

@Alexis Fox Hi Alexis, Although the state of Pennsylvania leans towards tenants, Pittsburgh PA is still really attractive to Investors for a variety of reasons. 

If so, does that mean multifamily housing is less attractive than single-family homes?

If you lack the development expertise you're probably going to need to attract a co-founder that knows this side of the business well. 

I am hoping it makes my offer more attractive in a highly competitive real estate market.