We were married until June 2005 when he was killed in a car accident by a drunk driver.

It also allows you to add other drivers on pretty easily.

Those are the only two big drivers of 28-180 day rental demand that I can imagine.

Brokers / agents think they are in the drivers seat on multi's in southern NH right now and they are jacking prices on eager investors.  

I this has nothing to do with purchasing a fixer but it is to show that there is a lot of appreciation due to the inflow of people and the creation of jobs due the huge economic driver of the school. 

I don't make a copy but I verify a few items on the application form against their drivers license.I don't do cookies and milk but I do put out a dozen or so chilled bottled water for them.I arrive an hour early to turn AC down to 74 degrees and to open blinds and draperies to get as much natural light as possible into the house.I will lit a very mild scented candle.At times I debated if I should put a tip jar on the kitchen counter and put in a few $5s and see what happens.If the interest is very keen I will offer for them to hold the property with a reserve property form.

When I was first looking for such a location, I developed the following criteria:Sustained profitability - The property must generate a positive cash flow today and into the foreseeable future.Likely to appreciate over time - Properties appreciate in locations that have increasing demand, which is the key driver for sustained profitability.Located in an area where you can make money and business risks are low.

Say things like "skilled driver and 4 wheel drive capability is required to access property".

@David Pierce - That's BP for you, especially the local area forums.Even with a compressed time-line, I would say you still have strong opportunity to find a great deal, unless that you're measuring in weeks instead of a few months to when you need living space by.When there are a lot of new homes for sale in an area, that should be considered a positive for you as the buyer, more inventory creates downward pressure on price and puts you in the driver seat.

Keep looking and being open to your local RE market and once you get the deal, it's WHICH investor will pick you, then you're in the driver's seat.