Yes on the surface, but what if you need a bullet proof vest and a gun to collect rent in that 20% cap neighborhood?

An offer of $355k (or even $340k) on a $370k listing that has been sitting on the market for four months is not unreasonable on the surface. 

It can also come to surface that you don't really have a partner............where does that lead you?

Ability to identify possible drainage problems with a property.

There is no such thing as a quiet real estate transaction, eventually what people do will surface.

Then I look at the condition of the propertyA = Brand new constructionB = 1975 and newer homes with a FULL renovation (Roof, HVAC, Appliances, All hard-surface floors, Exterior and Interior cosmetic repairs and paint, Hardware replaced, New light fixtures, Fenced in Backyard, and more!)

Its not worth it.7) Never use a partner, if you need to use one, make them a SILENT partner.These scratch the surface.

I'm just scratching the surface.

Don't buy a smooth plank, they scratch too easily; get a one with texture/graining. try the old Rub it with a quarter to see if the surface scratches.