Same question, can you receive higher than market rents and is your profit higher or are there additional ongoing expenses.

Ashley - I don't know if this is a good deal or not - but I did respond to that listing - it looks bad and empty - There could be lots of equity or lots of stress - I like in and out in a short period of time.In my opinion every property offer is a "deal" - Every property offered is or could be a good deal -The only thing that make a property a bad deal is PRICEEvery property will sell if the price is rightTime on the market and price (reduction) are close cousins -Price softens as time moves on and motivation and reality is realizedEverything will sell at a price -The first thing I'd want to do is get the history of the property - how long on the market, why is it vacant - what's the reason for selling -What is the current mortgage balance - is it current or in the arrears - What other liens or obligations are on the propertyHow many owners - decision makersWhat is the commission - will agent splitAre there open to a reasonable and creative offerDo they want any profit or to just get it out of their nameCan down payment be paid over timeHow much paper with they accept - delayed payments - principal mortgageAshley - since you exposed this property to all of us - You should see if you can get the answers to those questions above - and play the game - WHAT WOULD I OFFER?

I guess my intention is to purchase free and clear then pull my initial investment out and acquire additional property

Do they get "home owners" or "renters coverage" and is my llc listed as "mortgagee' , "certificate holder' , "additional insured'. insurance agents feedback would be appreciated Thank you.!

Additionally, learning the different market segments, especially here in Central Ohio, would help us focus our attention on what others have found to be the most successful paths to follow.

In addition, I would update the listing to mention that you're open to owner finance at a very reasonable terms such as 6-7% interest rate with 20% down payment, no credit no problem and hope that would spurn more interest.

Thank you @Scott Ryne it's amazing that you explaining what I want say in a lot better way. the projects it might be small or big and either he is under paid or over paid very true. in addition that it's my benefit to reduce cost and the bigger the project the better his fees, I feel it's not fair.

I am new to REI and want to get into wholesaling initially to build some additional investing capital.

The addition income without addition expenses adds value to the property. 

The agent was worried that it might raise a flag with the assessor with maybe an un-permitted addition or something.