That sounds fairly typical.

I negotiated based off fair market value for this type of product.How did you add value to the deal?

I'm fairly new at this, read a few books, done a lot of research on BP forums and online and feel ready to make the plunge.

Part of doing this is working with a lawyer to ensure no stone goes unturned.

I tell them it was written by lawyers on behalf of TREC to be equally fair to buyer and sellers.

I've given fair offers based on what the rents and our criteria allow for. any advice on how to deal with these types of people? 

I'll be honest, my knowledge when it comes to real estate is fairly limited. 

I'm sure there are meetups in the Desert as it is fairly different from the rest of CA even the Inland Empire

This morning I read a MMM forum post that I think gives a fair critique to BP: https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/real-estate-and-...Personally, I love the podcast and feel like the hosts do a great job selecting and interviewing guests.

@Daniel Caraway a lot of times properties like that are grandfathered under existing zoning unless, it was an addition done without a permit or it's been vacant for a specified period of time.There are fairly explicit rules at the county level that govern zoning.