The seller is basically telling you that they can't get their price and they are frustrated and decided to sell on their own...Sellers sometimes just don't listen to their agents and insist on listing at a price that's too high for the market and the property's condition.If a price is too high, buyers won't request to see the property.If the price is slightly high, buyers will come but won't submit offers.If the price is spot on, then the right buyers will submit offers.If the price is at a slight discount, there will be multiple offers.Also, and most importantly, the best offer usually comes in within the first 2-3 weeks.

Pay people well and trust but verify (multiple times) and you should be good.

You have several options to consider and think through what you want in the end because you have multiple paths to get there.

If you get the same opinion from multiple sources it probably is true. 

I am finally ready to not only start engaging & networking on here, but we are actively looking for our first property.

It is recommended for multiple properties. 

Everyone has their own, I wrote mine pulling things I liked from multiple sources.

I have been very interested in Long beach real estate after going to multiple REIA meetings in my area of Torrance. 

I have already learned an incredible amount by just reading through these forums over the last several months, and can't wait to engage with everyone!

How investors can legally and ethically engage in wholesaling:These guidelines are designed to protect all of us from scrutiny, investigation and possibly worse.