But sure, you can bluff, by saying: My offer expires on this future date.And certainly, if a better option comes along, it won't need to be a bluff!

Not sure of the numbers on that but I do know that it has had an obvious affect on the market.After applying a management fee and a 10% vacancy rate I brought operating expenses up 50% of GSI for rents expected after current leases expire ($56,400).

The lease is due to expire in 3 years.The freehold has just sold off a yield off an initial yield of 4.6%.

PM for more details if you like what you read about it.The trick with the lease option "unfortunately" is that statistics shows that 85% of the tenants don't buy the property when the option expires.

I would recommend a 24 hour expiration on all offers going forward.

I would hate for your lock to expire just before completion....especially if there are any delays, which there always are. 

Always ask them what repairs need to be made, when was the roof replaced or done, who pays utilities and water, when do the tenants leases expire(if they even have one) and just ask any questions you would ask if you were a future tenant.

Finally, I learned the contract between the owner and realtor was going to expire in a week and she begged the owner to show me one of the units, with a contingency for the others.

Expires after 2025.It's a shame the House's version didn't pass with a 25% pass through tax rate.

I owe $119k to the bank @ 3.83%.I am looking for advice and opinions on what the BiggerPockets crowd would do in my situation: hold onto it, sell it before the 5 year window expires on capital gains exclusion, or keep it and 1031 exchange it at a later date but not have to worry about selling it before the 5 year window expires.Thanks!