There is also the local knowledge of a market like here in Lake Tahoe where lending can be trickier so an offer with a local lender might get chosen because they have a reputation to get a deal done vs a national lender that can have more red tape and a slower process. 

DM me and I can guide you through the process. 

The goals to make this easier for the landlord to incentivize them to continue to rent to you so that you can run your business out of their unit. 

I'm hoping to continue learning and offer value however I can in this forum.

Get a cost seg study done.Once you convert your primary residence into a rental, you can get a new cost seg study done and take bonus depreciation to offset the new rental income.5.

I am not looking to waive the inspection but what other options can I present that people have used which makes the offer competitive.

There are TONS of real estate meet ups you can attend monthly.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

If you’re looking to invest close to home, it helps to network with as many local investors as you can.

You can refinance your HELOAN.