We looked into it on two units we were desperate to rent.

(Wish there were more people taking chances like that rather than living lives of quiet desperation.)

I am concerned that if the price were to drop further; we would appear desperate.

The more you fight, the more desperate you seem, hence unlike everyone here I do not follow up.I have plenty of leads to be arrogant picky and basically a pre-Madonna.If you try to play me I say goodbye.

I want ease of evicting a tenant that is trouble.I agree that government programs are necessary for desperate people in terrible situations. 

Desperate water meter, trash, etc.

I thought I would be showing properties after work and on the weekends to make some extra money which I desperately need to buy any investment properties.

Some buyers may get desperate and overpay, before this is realized. 

Some people might not like this, but IMPO, people with no money or experience investing in real estate generally have to find people who are generally desperate, foolish, or are less financially educated.

AND I need help of what you guys think....1) finding a cheap home or duplex, price below the market price; buying from a desperate seller.