Selling "as-is" is obviously the easiest with minimal work required. 

Most lenders will require a 20% down payment on an investment property, although there are some programs that will allow a 15% down payment.

It seems like a great deal in the long term, but will be very difficult/expensive to make it cash flow for the first couple of years.  

We learned that persistence pays off, as navigating a short sale can be a lengthy process requiring strategic planning and continuous effort.

Let me clarify 1) I, for example, would do my due diligence first before making an offer on behalf of a buyer if I am not satisfied with the clients ability to close a deal, I'll not make the offer. 2) If in doubt, I would make an offer with a substantial amount in earnest money that goes hard on day one. 3) Most experienced CRE agents here in Columbus follow this regime if you ask me for any of the crap that the seller may require to make my client stand out in seller's mind would be an insult!

Paul, MN, requires an additional county inspection when buying or selling, emphasizing the need for local regulatory knowledge.

The clients we book ourselves are looking rest and discretion (some are recuperating out patients from nearby hospitals) and all of this is clearly stated in our policy and description with Evolve including an "age requirement" to book with us.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

It sounds like the bad debt could be paid off with a refinance and depending on how expensive that debt is - it may be worth it just for that reason.

If they tell me they make $6k a month on average before expenses it doesn't matter if their mortgage is only $1500.