Money markets are paying 4-5%, generally risk free. 4.

If you can put down 20 - 25% you could own 4 - 5 properties that cash flow and tenants pay down the mortgage for the same cash outlay or you could have 1 free and clear.

BUT, if I could potentially get the seller to buy down my interest rate in closing, that could increase my ROI to just over 11% and increase monthly cashflow by ~$45.Thoughts?

If you tendered your cashier's check during the 45 day period, that money is gone. if you in the 45 day period, don't walk, run. 1079 is non binding until you stroke that check.Contacting the trustee for help is a waste of time.

It just all depends on what you want, if you perfer a tenant in your back yard paying you 3500$ and that helps you sleep better at night then go that route.If want a small multi family about 30-45 mins away from your home that has 2-4 tenants in there thats also a good way to go also. 

These deals were wrapped up in just 30-45 days!

I stay and chat for 45 minutes (obviously just phone calls are not relationship builders).

Therefore, the walls supporting the floor/ceiling also need to be protected. 1 hr. walls, so 45 minute doors and windows, I think.

My buy box consists of a 2 bed/1 bath minimum property within 45 minutes of Raleigh, NC.

Are they holding a job for 4-5-6 yrs+?