Our rate of return mail is really low, but they are usually the most appealing deals...vacant property in good areas.  

The other units in the area might actually have those proforma rents, but it's a bold assumption that any specific property will support them also - - poor curb appeal, poor internal condition, war zone neighborhood....In your offer to purchase, demand a rent-roll for the last two years, signed as accurate, to be returned in 10 days of acceptance to see the real rents.

Approach them in a friendly way, appeal to their compassionate side.  

Looking for a vacation property that I can primarily doing STR with here in NH, ideally four-season appeal (lake/ski) and then we might use it personally when it's not rented.

Here's what we're looking for:- Something close enough to appeal to ND graduate students and/or mid-wage ND workers.- Close to downtown- Upward mobility of neighborhood (likelihood for appreciation)- Not currently overpriced (Twyckenham, Corby, etc.)- Class C+ to B area currentlyAny ideas?  

My situation is pretty simple and the cost of turbotax business is very appealing.

On the other hand, these guys are more of the visual type and know where you can save, and I always say buy the materials yourself and all that.

Fix-and-flip", to me, should be more cosmetic than that, a "lipstick on a pig" approach to increase curb and interior appeal without so much actual replacing stuff.To me a "rehab" is gut to the studs, maybe take out walls to open the layout, put up all new drywall, etc., update plumbing and environmentals, all new kitchen and baths, etc.In some places, electrical, plumbing, etc. must be up to code just to resell.David J Dachtera

But places like Ironbound, North Newark and Forest Hill are place that I find appealing. 

So this concept definitely appealing .