A true win-win.

Unfortunately, I don't have any pocket listings that meet your needs at the moment, but I do have some unsolicited advice about this market:I know it's very competitive here in San Antonio, but I still have plenty of clients winning bids with financing contingencies.

Been really rough since i am a first time home buyer i was wondering if any could share any tips or strategy on how to win a deal.

You still (mostly) win what was owed at square one if you do the math. 

Another angle to take would be houses w/in law suites, I see a lot of those where the #s would work. 

I've also looked at Lynchburg, which does have a lot of positive cash flow houses, but Liberty University seems to be the only major player there. 

Winning!

Insurance won’t cover your fire or claim, fighting with the city very unlikely you will win and your investment won’t cash flow, after the city shut you down, not to mention the chance of someone getting hurt or worse death.  

Huge win for the Roth, it seems.Basically, we're cheating, and it's not apples to apples.

In any which way, whether you're buying to get sweat equity or turnkey, the 30 year money gains will show you that you'll make tons of money.Putting 20% down in a good area in 15 or 30 years gets you an 100% free and clear property with rent along the way (numbers have to make sense for you).Anyway you cut the slice, you'll win