First off this property is located in a trendy, millenial, good school district, clean neighborhood, low crime, close to public transit, good walking paths and to a popular tourist attraction. 

For me, I'm investing in B/C areas, slightly older areas, still safe, good/ok schools, but not as upscale/trendy as other places.

It was an interesting negotiation process that got me to that point, but I followed the PB podcast tip that talked about never making an offer and always phrasing your responses to have the owner make you an offer. 

What was discouraging was that from how he phrased it, it sounded like every single foreclosure or bank-owned I might go after will want 2-day proof of funds... which was never discussed or available from the lenders I've spoken with so far.

This will straddle two tax years and that's another situation that will work to your advantage reporting wise and is a phrase that tax courts have used in the past to describe a valid exchange.  

The latest trend is laminate as it lasts longer than carpet. 

If they follow with a "I cant" or even seconds before; If I could rescue them from this evil killing phrase I follow immediately with "raise your expectations" Theirs one thing you must be sure in business one pribciplw every group must have to have lasting durability "accountability".In 2005; or so.

The problem is that property management has become trendy since the economic shifts over the last few years and many property managers are actually realtors or one-stop shop real estate investors.

Neighborhood is upscale trendy and in high demand.

Some of these neighborhoods I listed can be a little rough, so I look for an independent coffee shop/cafe, coop grocery stores, and trendy bars moving in.