I show them examples of what some deals will look like and what the returns we are looking for and then get them to say that they have "$X' available to invest.

Say for example I find a seller who is willing to do seller  financing.

For example, you can hold $7000 in an emergency fund, that would cover most major things.

For example, I looked at 2 duplexes on the same street.

Rented for 750, up to 775 now.2016 Rental #4 - Found thru Zillow 3bed/1bath 21,200- hired out the floor to be refinished, wow freshly refinished floors look amazing, proceed to do that to rental number1 after a major trashing(one of the few I've had).

I will give you a perfect example why agents are not on your side even if exclusively represent you.

Thanks @Jack D. love old Say Brook, Fresh Salt restaurant is amazing!  

For example, in Douglas County, NE there are:1,217 Absentee Homeowners with High Equity.

For example, if you use the county appraised value of 69K ($32.4K or 47% for Land and $36.6K or 53% for building) then your allocation will be $10,340 for Land and $11,660 for the building.

For example, you can be fully hands off and less involved (meaning less ROI) and have an engineer/architect, interior designer, construction/project manager and general contractor do everything for you.