I've been listening to the podcast every day the last 2 weeks and has motivated me.

Do they have any motives to get them out?  

It does need some work but mostly cosmeticsHere are the property details:Purchase price: Owner doesn't have one1987 14x60(singlewide)2/1rehab cost: 2-3Kowner holds a current mortgage with a remaining balance of $18,600fixed rate at 6%PITI:$400property tax: $588Land value: $18,900(sits on a double lot for a 9,000sq/ft lot)Building Value: $22,200Projected rent: $850/month plus utilitiesComps: It sits in a neighborhood of mostly doublewides and modular homes so my comp pulls were insignificant The seller is not overly motivated.

with my duplexes I can influence the value with my rent pricing. 

If not, or if the CA property compromises your ability to get a mortgage generally in NC, that would be an incentive to sell.It sound like you wouldn't see much in capital gains, so that doesn't influence your decision making.Personally, I think N.C. is a better market for cash-flow properties.

That there are detractors against note investing who either have an axe to grind or an ulterior motive for railing on them...That borrowers will do the logical, best for them solution. :)

If they have no motivation then find another lot because they may never price it correctly.

This will keep you motivated when times get tough, and the properties are thin.Steve

My goal in mailers is more numbers and high equity individuals seem slightly more motivated to sell, but not to the degree that many would think.

An applicant wishing to move quickly is a red flag therefor landlords motivated by money/vacancy costs often take hire risks on someone breaking a lease of being evicted.