The property had been vacant for ten years, took two years to rehab -- I wasn't surprised that a large family putting it to the test revealed a problem or two (nevermind the building passed every inspection, or that the contractors missed some basic stuff like no hot water running in the master bathtub.)

I would be really surprised if he was "ripping anyone off."

Do it, I bet you’ll be surprised at how many folks start showing up. :) I’m an active duty investor.

I'm not surprised there are people that don't get it.

There will be no calls from the agent breaking bad news, no lengthy delays, no inspections and appeals to bargain the price down, no awful surprises, none of the baggage that people selling a house worry and worry about.

I was surprised to see the variety of rentals available (i.e. houses, boat houses, trailers).

I have been doing the driving for dollars and you will be surprise what's available. 

But, you may be surprised at how often they are. 

So it seems that it should have come as no surprise Wayne that you couldn't 'get away' with a simultaneous close?  

For much of the country and major Florida metros, they are surprised how inexpensive many parts of the area are (not including Naples and Marco Island).