Also, always buy properties in the off season or make crazy low ball offers right before Christmas.

If so, their “starting bids” are just low ball teasers....the undisclosed reserve price is many times their normal starting bids.

To those who are experienced in buying long-term rentals--When making an offer on an MLS-listed house, if the numbers really don't make sense, is it best to make a low-ball offer or move on to analyzing the next potential property?  

It's a desert setting with dry and high temperatures year round.

Covers clubhouse, pool, fitness center, pickle ball courts, parks & common areas, outside building insurance.30 year term.

Bigger buildings  are a different ball game. 

You have less people in these towns kind of 'snow balling' wealth and really getting ahead, as compared to a growing and affluent metro, all else being equal. 

@Alexander FeliceI know you’re right.....but yes the numbers are enticing Ok, how realistic is this...I want....3 x duplex @$80k ball park each, rent of $1200 each, already tenanted and managed ?

You can involve them if you feel safer that way, but know that you'll likely be changing the temperature of the deal slightly (may be worth it though, that's your call).

I don’t disagree with you but same neighborhood comps says we’re right in the ball park.