First: Define “good.”Second: Why would any owner want to leave money on the table, especially money sufficient enough to make a market deal a “good” deal for the buyer?

The table in the book does not match the text.

The only negatives with an assumable loan is that they take longer to close, 60-90 days generally, and you would also need to come to the table with a little cash to cover the sellers equity (if any) and some other closing costs. 

It sounds weird, but a vase filled sticks or small tree branches from around the property might be a nice touch on an empty table or counter. 

What do I need to bring to the table, and what are you offering to pique my interest?

Yes, that also means we are leaving some money on the table in the short term - but we do raise our rents every year by 5-10% and when turnover happens we take them to market rate.  

Financing terms should have been taken off the table by matching debt term to cash out period.  

The French doors were painted, so this was also labor-intensive. 

We keep all the instructions in our welcome binder on the kitchen table.

For all your non-recourse lender is concerned, you are providing the 20% plus closing costs to the table (your skin in the game as far as the non-recourse lender is concerned).Trick to becoming a successful investor:  DON'T OVERTHINK, JUST DO IT!