We stay in contact with this agent and I guess she made a couple of verbal offers for us after the agreement had expired. 

While Treasuries are often viewed as "risk-free" investments, certain real estate deals in today’s market offer a compelling alternative—especially when purchased at a deep discount.Take, for example, a 1,000+ unit apartment complex in a suburb near Michigan.

Just like the asking price, just because the owner suggests one interest rate or term doesn't mean you can't offer something different. 

I may specialize in VA loans, but I also offer a range a conventional, FHA, USDA and commercial lending options. 

I would also ask them about cash for keys since I would initially offer the tenant this. 

Does any lenders offer these DSCR loan terms?

This group is an incredible collection of midterm rental hosts who support one another by offering advice and suggestions, being a sounding board for each other, offering mentorship and collaboration opportunities and share our respective networks.

Make the offer appealing by highlighting the short-term ROI from his renovation expertise and potential profit-sharing during the partnership.

Since you already have an offer, it’s not really about whether the property will sit for six months, it’s about whether keeping it makes financial sense.

I don't know about you but I am constantly on the hunt for consistency, consistency of income, of deals, of productivity, in my relationships...so that's my focus in all things not just real estate.So my vision to your question is a a state of total consistency of income and deals.I'm focused on the basics, which to drive me is even more specifically "making offers."