Thus far the money just sits in an account, as its not my "free and clear" money.What do you guys think about Investing deposit money into the stock market? 

Start interviewing, asking investors in the CITY where the subject property sits.

I didn’t intend on selling as there is a sit in tenant paying market rate for a property that will need fair bit of investment to sell at premium dollar in addition to the pool repairs. 

He let it sit for many more years before selling it.

I would say if you are stuck on 1 % and nothing less you will most likely be sitting a while, there are lots of other factors that make it worth buying real estate in Clarksville and hitting 1% could just be a few years down the road off of increasing rent rates. 

I don't recall saying that I know nothing.

Had been sitting on the MLS for a few months so we offered low and negotiated further after inspections.

Had been sitting on the MLS for a few months so we offered low and negotiated further after inspections.

How can you explain seller financing to the owner in a way that benefits him more than having the property sit on the market. 

For close in neighborhood demographics, go to a few of the local Grocery stores and sit in the parking lot Friday night after dark, Saturday morning, and Sunday afternoon.Look at the people, and how they are dressed, look at their cars and trucks--guess their income level.