Some of these properties are offered at a fraction of the market value which is one of the reasons investors are incentivized to buy.

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Buyers expect Sellers to cower in the corner at their amazing low offers as if they are doing the seller a favor.  

There are so many so be sure to filter by your location. 4) Review Dave Meyer’s The State of Real Estate Investing Report 2024 (in your resource page as a member of BiggerPockets!)

With my IT expertise, I believe I can be a valuable asset in areas such as data analysis, systems optimization, and technology integration.I'm open to any advice, resources, or connections that can help me further my understanding of multi-family real estate investing.

Places in the Midwest like Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Kansas City are good for this too, and in the Southeast, cities like Charlotte, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham offer cheap buys and lots of renters.

Should we offer preference and less equity?

I'm open to any advice that anyone here has to offer. have a great weekend everyone

You can also possibly rent it as is separately for another $150-$200/month especially if your comps do not offer garages.

Investing with foreknowledge that property values are falling seems like a timing problem or at least a situation where my offer would be reduced to reflect this coming change.As to how much to put in as a down payment that depends more on your numbers, your risk tolerance, ability to get financing, cost of financing, etc.