Yes, costs of goods go up but people actually have the $ for that because wages are going up.

Yet I listened to an interview yesterday with Henry Washington and he said that you can at times, make up to 10 offers in a week just to find the best deals. 

I just graduated and am currently working as an intern at a government agency (for up to one year).

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Reaching out to connect with other local investors in Pittsburgh and learn more to grow our portfolio and business!
We currently own 2 long-term rental properties and are looking to add more. In order ...

I do understand that I screwed up and am taking it as a learning experience.

The investor is now dragging their feet and it's got me feeling like I need to come up with a contingency plan.Any ideas/leads on creative financing for the downpayment/funding the whole deal?

They had to purchase one cash then set it up.

If you can learn how to co-host properly, your risks and start-up capital are much less. 

How have you all approached this, and have your software platforms been up to the task?

Then if you want to pick up a first time investor buyer and show them the ropes of the most successful long term investors in your market you can share your time and expertise now and then.