A very seasoned investor will have a different response than a seller with emotional ties to the property.If the house is in great shape, top of the market range for size/age/quality,  sellers are usually only concerned with price and who is most likely to get to the closing table...On the opposite end of the spectrum, if the property has condition issues, then it comes down to who is able to take on that burden (cash/203(k)) and get to the closing table.If competing with regular buyers, waving inspection/financing contingencies and buying with cash can make a difference, but that also depends on how deep of a discount you're trying to get.If competing with cash buyers on a distressed property, you pretty much don't have a choice but to wave contingencies and come in with a decent offer.

I'm sure there are members on BP that were at the other end of the spectrum where their net worth decreased because of lost value in a home or actual loss of a home completely.This represents a tremendous amount of buying power loss of the individual.

Now if you go on extreme spectrums they can not but just because a property has mold I would not avoid it. 

Hello All, I am currently in negotiations with spectrum cable on a internet/cable 10 year exclusivity agreement for a 233 unit complex in Ohio.

Going further down the spectrum, lawsuit, while unfounded, takes time and money.

In the screenshot they also mention that all of their properties are in "B" neighborhoods or better.I was hoping to get in a neighborhood slightly better schools (3-4 or higher) but definitely not close to the highest end of the spectrum

On a side note, I would like to chat sometime, you seem to be on the complete opposite spectrum as me and I think we could learn something from each other.

One of the cool things about REI is it can support your why regardless of where it lies on the spectrum of portfolios.  10-15 doors is big for most people and a fantastic goal.   

The market determines a fixed range, where you end up on that spectrum is up to what you are capable of negotiating.

TX has some of the highest property taxes and insurance rates in the nation whereas Kansas City are on the lower end of the spectrum.