I can't speak to anywhere but where I've purchased but there are a lot of bad surprises that come from arriving at valuations based solely on 3 comps and considering nothing else (no, I won't take the time explain my process but look up the appraisal expression "adverse conditions" as a way to get started in the right direction).So, insurance to keep the sellers of sub to properties needed to be $1.5 million. 

They've expressed interest in a long term lease as well as the occupant of a third unit. 

Myself.On a Spammy note, I got a weird request from a guy who wants to send a check from his employer's business checking account, and expressed a desire to book directly from me...red flags all over the place.

Also( and why not) Go to a BP Local Meeting and express your desire to learn and be mentored, and just say what you can bring to the table.

We're at 51.3% tonight as I type this in 8 days.Since you expressed interest in learning more about the portals you should consider checking out Groundbreaker as well .

When we heard the owner who lived in one of the other two units had passed away, we contacted the family to express our interest in purchasing, knowing the chance was low that any family member would want to live in the condo. 

@Zach Mitchell, I think I used the wrong terminology in expressing what I'm trying to do.  

I have been expressing much interest in the acquisition side of the business.

Then pursue the other options expressed in the thread.

At the time, I can't express how much it hurt to walk away but I figured out there was no way I was going to make any money at that price.