I have a slightly different perspective - when I see a property that has a long DOM (e.g. 60 - 90 days, or even better, 180 days), I actually dig deeper. 

Would your perspective on the locks be different if the genders were reversed?

To clarify, Brandon, from what perspective are you looking?  

Hey @Mindy Jensen,Here are some criteria which comes from a landlord's perspective (who has a Land banking mentality):1) Area with tenants where you feel confident to manage them (can different from person to person, some are good with dealing with A-class tenants, some are better at dealing with C-D class)2) All things equal, the closer to where you live, the better.3) With sustainable cashflow (ie. land banking requires waiting, so if you can sustain the houses (at least break even plus some buffer), then you can at least keep the house forever).  

But that fake perspective "alley" over the stove is pretty darn cool.

@Blake ReynoldsI have no idea if this a good deal or not or if a land contract is a good idea from a buyer's perspective in MN.   

To fellow BP members - I would need your help here - to share your perspective on personal success.Do you aspire to be the next Donald Trump?

Thank you all for the different perspectives. 

Always interested in hearing other's perspectives and advice.

Be the landlord. learn the business from a first hand perspective (although it sounds like you are going to be a rehaber/flipper since you have the motor skills to do it).