In fact, I haven't heard of anyone being able to do a simultaneous close in several years.If you're looking to wholesale REOs, your best bet is to do a double close or to purchase in an LLC or trust and then sell your interest in the entity.

.- I'd be willing to bet that your rehab estimate is way off.

Also since they broke it on move in if they would like it then they can pay to have it installed, I bet they're ok with the non locking one then.

I'd be willing to bet that the contract says that it's conditional on written lender approval, and unless I'm missing something, the lender never gave written approval for any price less than $180K.You seem to be confusing your agreement with the seller with approval from the lender.

I bet it was on the verge of letting go.

If you’ve got an investor renovating a property for resale, it’s a pretty sure bet they won’t be living there.

I agree with @Louis Davis, for long term rentals, Green Valley is also a good bet.

Even your own warm-market people may need a safer, more lucrative haven for the funds they will depend on in their later years.Private money is like so many other aspects of REI - challenging to become established in, highly advantageous once you do. 

I've since dropped my ideal cashflow to $100/door since $200/door seems unobtainable.So, two questions: At this point, showing up to the game as late as I am, is my best bet to find another investor who will throw me a bone and/or cold calling owners?

I'm willing to bet she doesn't want mom/grandma knowing.