I have an off-market deal that seems fairly promising to be mine—wanted to reach out and get opinions on the rental market there.

Purchase price: $69,000 Sale price: $79,000 Ocean Shores off-market fixer wholesale STR

Any advice for finding / approaching owners for off market deals? 

@Hares Najand in a lot of markets including mine it is customary for the landlord to pay the water and sewer bills.

The problem here is it takes 6-8 weeks to close, and in the LA competitive market, that is too long to be competitive with other bids.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

It appears he does have the benefit of a window unit.If you do fork over the big bucks for central air; don't renew this guys lease when it normally ends and increase the rent for the next tenant as you are now providing central air in your property.Gail

@Robert QuirozThe landscape has changed in all markets and the days of easy BRRRRs, 1% rule, 5% down, low rates, and strong appreciation are over.

If you are using their money for a down payment, are you really planning on renting it to them in a traditional sense or simply having them pay for the mortgage, insurance, taxes, etc (ie you won't be renting it at market value more you are buying the home for them and they are making all of the payments and repairs?

Is the market oversaturated now?