@Mo MuigaiWhy even waste your energy if you haven't take the step in getting the property under contract.

It's nice that this manager offers a pretty reduced-fee for a longer-term, but in my experience the tenants tend to break those long leases.

Having additional cash on hand reduces risk and does not increase the risk.Good luck

In light of the importance of directing your energy to getting a new tenant in right now, it seems like something you shouldn't focus on.

Perhaps with the extra time, you may find something wrong that you can use to reduce the price.You may be in a better place than you think you are.

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When we rolled our construction loan into a mortgage, we took cash out on that and bought the vacant lot across the street, and will begin construction on an identical duplex as soon as we get the permits and construction loan.Since my partner is semi-retired, he doesn't have the energy to put into locating/fixing/flipping etc. 

When we rolled our construction loan into a mortgage, we took cash out on that and bought the vacant lot across the street, and will begin construction on an identical duplex as soon as we get the permits and construction loan.Since my partner is semi-retired, he doesn't have the energy to put into locating/fixing/flipping etc. 

It will also incentivize landlords to sell reducing rental supply. 

If she reduces her commission 1% for example she makes more money (win) 5% vs 3%, Seller keeps more money (win pays 5% vs 6%) and I get the property 3% less (win) and or I get the contract over many other competing offers.