@Chad BlessingI have a friend that received a discount in exchange for agreeing to exclusive / right of first refusal for future units in his portfolio.

Just to give you a little background about the property:2 family house in decent area in the Brinx fully occupied, $0 (rent roll), absentee/tired landlord, owner owns the property free and clear, owner hasn't collected rent in 15 years, property is current with taxes and water and sewage.Should I followup aggressively - after all she did verbally agree to a purchase price - or should I give her a little time then followup?

We negotiated for about a month on and off and agreed to do a 517k loan and a carry back of 36k and the seller will cover closing costs.

I agree with those who hinted that you'd be wasting your money if you put your own money into accelerating your mortgage payoff, when those same dollars should be going towards additional investing.I'll repeat Joe's point: don't help your tenants pay for the properties you already "own"!

I agree with @Ray Harrell.

I agree, find another agent. 

., I agree with you on the PMs being local.

I agree with Michael, check out the Ultimate Beginner's Guide found here.

Just listen…Episode 283 Paul Thompson - Quite a new episode but I would think everyone would agree this is a top episode.

After walking the property and getting an appraisal done, we have agreed on a purchase price and I am moving forward with a contract.