To those who are experienced in buying long-term rentals--When making an offer on an MLS-listed house, if the numbers really don't make sense, is it best to make a low-ball offer or move on to analyzing the next potential property?  

Covers clubhouse, pool, fitness center, pickle ball courts, parks & common areas, outside building insurance.30 year term.

Bigger buildings  are a different ball game. 

You have less people in these towns kind of 'snow balling' wealth and really getting ahead, as compared to a growing and affluent metro, all else being equal. 

@Alexander FeliceI know you’re right.....but yes the numbers are enticing Ok, how realistic is this...I want....3 x duplex @$80k ball park each, rent of $1200 each, already tenanted and managed ?

I don’t disagree with you but same neighborhood comps says we’re right in the ball park.

I'm Mark T. and I'm here to get started with potentially networking with folks, learn a lot, and get the ball rolling in investing for my wife and I as our long term goal is to not have to hold a 9-5 job to make a living.

It seem like every real estate agent or realtor I meet reluctant to write up low ball offer even with proof of funds.

I am now in my 30s and feel behind the eight ball. 

The agent i used was relatively new but recommended and unfortunately dropped the ball on it.