I'm so unqualified to work there that it really is ridiculous, but I am strong enough to avoid the effort needed to become a better candidate!

Moral of the story, there are many things that can go wrong and sometimes despite your best efforts they will.

I am writing an offer on a 4plex in a cul de sac of 4plexes the area is good however each unit is individually owned with no hoa dues so the lot is in need of repair. this unit is completely vacant but two unit can be up running with minimal effort. 

Jason,  Their pitch was pretty much claiming to be able to eliminate brokers in an effort to save on commissions.  

Just so they doesn't sound to anecdotal, I have a few other examples much like these, it seems to take a bit of real effort to work a straight line over that 10 year period.With regard to cash flow market and appreciation market, nothing is either fully fish or fowl, everything lies along upon a spectrum.

This is not listed on MLS "for lease", the price is not aggressive and there is no apparent marketing effort besides a sign in the window. 

What is really needed is to turn peoples thinking around as too many have expectations dependant on the efforts of others rather than their own personal efforts.

good luck with your efforts and let me know if I can help in any way.

I'd rather do the real estate exam, it's a whole lot less effort. 

I am willing to do work and put money behind my marketing but would love to find a mentor locally who understands my market, wants deals brought to them, and could guide my efforts to be more efficient.