As a buy and hold investor, how important was getting a good discounted purchase price up front for you? 

No kidding we just get them to discount the price by our commish..

I used a property manager (before I was one) for (1) time & headache savings and (2) the value the property managers provide by economies of scale (marketing, discounts with vendors, etc.).

The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?

It’s a very good buffet and it normally costs $13-$15, so it’s a small discount to get some good food, learn, and network.

Unfortunately looking like this specific deal likely won't pan out; seller is definitely not motivated to offload quickly/discounted based on their replies.I found a realtor through BP who I'm now working with to find a property, so progress in the right direction!

if there's no major rehab, it usually means you can't buy it at a deep enough discount for a BRRRR to work. 

Besides all the benefits of real estate, I like the control I have, and I like the discounts on the purchase price, I'm able to get. 

So far ive been using Rent Redi (with the BP discount) for over 2 years and its been great.

I guarantee virtually no one is meeting that rule in SD because they're all on here looking to buy in Cleveland or Detroit because in that market price to rent ratios are so askew that buying at a 50% discount probably doesn't get you the 1% rule.