I plan to use most of my own money, just wanted some extra capital incase I needed it to make the numbers work.

The belief that "no one takes better care of my own properties than myself" is commonly held, as well as thinking that the extra profits would help them scale up quicker. 

Not sure why they claim online only because these are available walk-in (for usually better prices):https://www.costco.com/purely-organic-towel-sets.product.100...https://www.costco.com/purely-indulgent-100%25-hygrocotton-t...

Usually we are very good at pre-qualifying and asking the right questions to avoid such situations with investors. 

@Carlos Lopes mortgage paydown and tax savings are usually mentioned as benefits but rarely factored in the equation for three reasons: 1. they're variable from investor to investor. mortgages are always different (5-30yr terms, different interest rates, fixed/variable rate, interest only / fully amortizing, etc.) and everyone's tax situation is different2. they're hard to calculate because they're "paper" gains.

I do know they *typically* carry a higher risk profile, given their higher return potential (after all, you're usually and hopefully buying at a discount).

It's not necessary in all circumstances, but usually makes sense.

What is not mentioned about off market properties is that they are usually sold off market because they are an absolute mess.

Our hope is to find ways to increase cashflow with this property short term and reduce our bleeding, and also consider the cost associated to implement.The property is 2 units fully occupied. 1 tenant already rents out our garage for an extra cost, the other tenants are left with no additional storage outside their unit.

Usually if they have a RAFT pre-approval letter that states their approved then you know they at least went through some kind of screening process.