Make sure the asking price is close to that max offer price so you don't upset the seller with an extremely low ball offer and waste each other's time.

I've had several $11k water heaters replaced within two days of complete failures so my assumption is that someone is dropping the ball somewhere.

I went ahead and put a low ball offer on it of 10,500.  

It is daunting and I am starting much later in my life than you did so feel very behind the ball.

One might think I'd find this forum right away, but I guess I fumbled the ball. 

@Tim Ball I have rental properties and they are working out well.  

Unfortunately, my crystal ball can't tell me which one will happen...

It's a whole new ball of wax than conventional lending.

He has a great website, and is doing very well at flipping. the more knowledge you get the better, No power ball strategies (to steal a line from Jerry Puckett and the last podcast) in this business, just hard work made easier by solid learningAgain welcome and good luck

Too many investors get involved with lease option arrangements without understanding the requirements to get the ball acroos the goal in the red zone, in other words, you can fight your way down the field, but if you don't cross the finish line, the goal, it's all for nothing.