I would need to offer $70k to make the deal work.Do you do fix and flip in Columbus?

Kinda dumb of him to not offer this to you up front....

I'd love to hear any tips you might have for someone who's just getting started.I appreciate your time and any advice you can offer.

Offering something not typically done in your market won't generate a return. 

I do think a clearer visual on these metrics would be great and clear number comparisons, as otherwise I have to do calculations myself and go back to pull up the initial offering memorandum to compare numbers.

don't look at 3 and make 1 offer and get frustrated. 

If you are using a lawyer, reach out to him/her to ask these questions as you could get yourself in trouble and may have to send a new NTQ.Also, specify to the resident that you need to have money order/certified check in hand by the date or eviction is continuing.  

Multiple offers in the dozens within days right?

A REIT fund would not offer you tax free returns.   

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