(Thought I was building a new relationship here)  So how did I lose money you wonder. 

By developing relationships with other investors who are doing the types of deals that I want to do, I get visibility of the opportunities.

Real Estate investing is a relationship business, first and foremost.

This is the perfect place to build relationships with investors.Rashad

I'm a investor and resident of DeLandhope in the near future we can build a working relationship.

You need to find a way to become an insider.Your referral source already has established relationships with real estate industry professionals, perhaps thru legal groups; perhaps thru social networks and affiliation. 

So I meet them and develop a relationship then present my offer and explain why it's so low.

They like to keep good relationships with their clients so they won't be keen to tarnish that with someone who doesn't come off as confident.

We could have gone with a 203k instead of your client’s offer, but chose the cash for obvious reasons as timing is critical to my clients and they are counting on the closing this Thursday, June 18th.It’s a shame your folks do not have a contractor relationship who understands how to create a quality product, while ensuring an investor gains a healthy return on their investment.

I'd suggest building a strong relationship with an agent who can give you proper after repair values as well as understanding if homes are moving in the market.