I heard another investor tell a story on securing a lead and speaking on the phone with a homeowner who was motivated but needed or appeared to need a push aka playing hard to get.

Parts of town ave a glut of rentals, and others have a short supply.

When leasing agent tried to contact tenant for security deposit and 1st month rent 3 days later tenant decided that she did not want to move forward.

A growing percentage of their income deducted from their wages through failing government programs such as Social Security, Medicare and now Obamacare.

And if so, then should I also supply a window unit for each bedroom ( I would provide one for the main area), or let the tenant supply their own?

Hey BP Family,These are great articles on securing and closing on good deals in every housing market USA and abroad.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/07/02/fat-check-in-real-estate-investing/?

If 30 of the 35 have a part time job at Burger King and need two months to save up the security deposit, you will be wasting your time.

Some HML's don't want anything to do with funding repairs, some prefer it, because as they disburse the construction draws, their security increases in value.

I sold camping trailers and supplies at 12 and 13 demonstrating them and telling on lookers what the features were, at 16 I was working in a bike shop selling bikes.

Jason,You have not supplied me with enough information to form an opinion or offer much of a suggestion.I do have some questions that may help you to better understand the picture so that you may form your own opinion.Why have you been presented with this investment opportunity?