In this case, I'm learning he's not very eager.I'm quite confident the properties will appraise between $130-140; if I was able to get it for $120k and they appraised for $140k, I would have had instant equity, and would be able to free up $105K or so (assuming 75% LTV), which I could then use to do another cash deal that I have my eye on.

What is right in one instant, for one team, in one set of conditions could be a completely wrong play for another team with a completely different matchup.But when it comes to real estate investing, wannabe investors often ask the equivalent of “What’s the best play?”

If I can buy something at a $40k discount, I'll keep that instant equity myself for a buy and hold or sell it to a client as an agent making a commission and likely a repeat client getting them such a deal.

You can do group chats, emails, with your colleagues. it's not a separate forum or instant message area. but maybe @Mindy Jensen could tell you if that is possible or something that the site may consider.

I look at the MLS daily and I know instantly whether I am interested in a property or not when it comes on the market.A couple years ago I didn't put much effort or weight into searching for off market deals but the last two properties I have purchase were off market deals. 

It was like an instant boost to her confidence on a call she was really nervous to make. 

Every time I went over there, it was 80 degrees in there and I instantly started sweating just talking to her.

The search algorithms differ for each platform, but for Airbnb the main factors include response time to inquiries, instant book turned on, pricing, and reviews.As others have mentioned, I would look into other platforms/websites that focus on corporate rentals.

When its time for the very big pay day down the road, you'll be glad that you waited to pull the trigger. 

I liked it for those reasons instantly, and can look beyond the cosmetic TLC within b/c it can be rectified; but of course I am from NY which we value space and privacy as a privilege, and you can only have any of those things if you can afford it.