During this time period have the property inspected.... structural, mechanical, pest.

Even a year or 2 ago is was closer to $1.80/£1.00.A falling dollar is pretty good for exports.John Corey

Every “no,” “not interested” and “no thanks” brings you that much closer to a qualified lead and qualified appointment and a definitive “YES!”

Instead of "I have a long way to go", how about "I am closer than I think!"

Here are some of the things that I do for them:Prepare and update budgets and timelinesPrepare or review vendor contractsMake sure W-9s, insurance certificates and lien waivers are receivedAssist with preparation of due diligence itemsOrder surveys, appraisals, inspections etc. and make sure they are received on-time (or sooner)Review and prepare closing documents for signing (after received from the attorney)Coordinate closing with broker, real estate agent, title company, lender, etc.Full charge bookkeeping including A/R, A/P, FinancialsPrepare and submit draw requests to Lender's for payment of contractorsThere are a lot more things I can do for local clients, such as meet contractors to receive bids, check-in on remodel sites, etc.Usually the REI's locate the properties and do comps themselves.

But I'm focusing my R.I. in a littel closer in established neighborhoods.

Basic questions probably should include (whether developer or board)how long they've done hoa management, how many hoas they manage now, how long they have been with each one on average, numbers of delinquent accounts and how they handle them, how they inspect, document, and handle violations of ccrs, how often they are in litigation and for what--violations or delinquent accounts.Don't (interview/)choose a MC until you are sure you know what to ask, because you can't change them every few months.

So we would make an offer of $299,000, pending inspection.If inspection brings up more issues, then we would in turn deduct the repair/replacement costs.

And I can't find anything regarding an inspection in my tenant rights.

I'm thinking of getting an inspection, then if everything structurally is ok with the house, making an offer of $140k and attach a $30k earnest check to let them know I'm serious.