Word of wisdom to people out there:  When someone is trying to get your attention by "selling you the sizzle, not the steak" such as taking pictures next to their expensive sports car or has a video of some random guy sail surfing with slogans all over the page like "quit your 9 - 5", BE VERY CAUTIOUS.  

Also while on the subject, is it illegal to require your tenants to be able to speak English clearly enough for me to communicate directly with them (and not a random family member not living there) in order for approval of tenancy?

A random, freak accident is more likely over a much larger sample.4. 

Even with how "hot" everyone says the market is I'll notice random months or several months, especially in the winter, where a good deal pops up and just sits on the market for a while. 

I then take a few random sample of the 1,100 (almost half so far) that were returned and I check the property tax website to confirm the address matches what is on the tax website and to make sure the taxes are being paid.

Us randomly taking over the OP's thread to explain it here isn't quite the place, especially being the answer is out there for you already.

Is this a random person you met at a networking event who is out raising capital for his next big 3x entitlement deal or is it a trusted (known to you or the real estate community) sponsor who is raising capital for a deal straight down the fairway in their sand box?  

As long as you send in an educated offer I.e the offer backed by analysis, not just a random number, you are most likely to be seen as shrewd buyer, smart buyer by the agents .Many times the profits are made at closing, not selling later:)

Hi Nuno-thanks for directing me to that video - i have been randomly working my way through the podcasts but i should have known there is likely a podcast for the topic i'm particularly interested in.Cheers, Neil

Your friends and family and satellite acquaintances will always give you better terms than a random hard money lender.YOU HAVEN’T DISCUSSED HOW MOM FEELS ABOUT THIS HOUSE IN THIS AREA.