I can't tell you how many properties I've visited out-of-state that look good on paper, look good in the pictures, but somehow just look/feel completely different when I drive through the neighborhood to see them.So what would I do in your shoes? 

If I were in your shoes where I live, I would take $70k of your money in the bank and put 50% down payments on two $70k, nice, cash-flowing duplexes, along with 10 year mortgages for the remaining $35k each.  

Kind of like anyone else who buys and sells hamburgers, shoes or other goods.

The investor steps in your shoes as the buyer.

Wow Mike, as failures go, those are some big shoes to fill :lol:

It's for a rental.Installed kitchen floor trim, shoe trim along cabinets, allure vinyl flooring, new faucet, Had to reattach sub flooring as well, but total rehab cost was appx $330.

David, I was actually in your shoes back in 2010, except I only had 4 properties. 

Part of the reason is to weed-out the wholesalers posing as buyers and the tyre kickers who aren't ready to play.When the shoe is on the other foot, we have offered earnest money as high as 25% to convey we are serious and ready to go.  

Knowing how to evaluate a deal, research an area, get comps, etc, etc.7) Ability to put yourself in another person's shoes.

Be sure you have an exit strategy firmly in place for every deal.Brush your teeth, shine your shoes, and tell your Mother you love her.