It's the clear choice IF all other terms are equal.

I've been tempted to counter and go over the number on some since they were nice properties but I know that it would be a bad choice.  

But lets say in 30 days we have a sudden huge financial crisis like 2007, and prices are dropping by 50% in the next 90 days, well buying as things come under the $200k mark, if they are going to be $100k in 60 days wouldnt be a good choice either.I think everyone is looking for a home run on an investment, and that is why they do not jump into the market.

I'm pretty limited to choices, I have apply for FHA in bay area and have tenants to help pay mortgage.

I made the choice of a brand from Lowes that was priced very well.  

One of the reasons my first choice is Austin is because Apple and other tech companies that have great talent in the area.

I only have experience in mid level neaghborhoods I'm working on my 16th right now all have been very profitable and I never have to make choices like "this area needs solid gold toilets" on my flips I'm always having to tone it down and pay less for my rehabs.  

She is on the same page, sees my work ethic, and we have made the choice TOGETHER.

The luxury I have is that my former employer has a program that awards full scholarships of 20k per year to ex employees to pursue graduate degrees in any field of choice.

One man's opinion -Buyer's, if they are not themselves members of the MLS system, are not bound by its rules and I don't see how anything she did violates the law.IF the listing agent does not do his/her job - and sometimes they do not out of greed or sloth - it would be INappropriate for the buyer's agent to go directly to the tenant leaving the buyer with a tough choice.