As a new investor you should be looking to purchase at a discount (especially if you can purchase cash and use credit to refinance).I had considered putting a package of between 5-10 homes for sale all 100% leased with paying tenants.  

Usually deeply discounted.   

When I look at a property I discount it based on the HVAC & mechanicals because I prefer to replace them with my own new units after the sale. 

Statistically speaking, most investor have bigger ROI from flipping, but it is essential that your get the property at a huge discount. 

There’s a small fridge and microwave, and restaurants nearby. 3) I price short, mid-week stays lower to keep it full, and used to give bigger discounts for week-long stays.

This is only a good deal if you are buying well (preferably at a large discount to market value) and have a rehab plan that is appropriate for your market (you know your resale market well) and you can execute that plan efficiently (preferably come in under budget).

Do not discount vacancy time and long term maintenance cost.  

It might even be a good play to try and buy the commercial properties near by and start shopping them around to the business we want at a discount.

To find consistent discounted deals you have to invest in finding off market deals.

We're trying to find a single family with an in-law unit or a small multifamily to buy at a discount, renovate, house hack instead of completely rent out, and then eventually refinance.