I use the following formula with my properties:After Rehab Value - 30-35% - Rehab costs minus what you would like to make on the deal = your offer.I usually make my number that I want to make in the deal a bit high so that I can leave some money in the deal if needed for the end buyer.Make the deal regardless a win-win.Robin

I am hearing from tenants that they simply can not afford to live with the increased prices.

(they say there's plenty of investment property opportunities w/in X miles of where anyone lives).Dave.

You simply have to follow the procedures as set forth by the lender (seller).Yes, you will need to know what to accurately offer.

Simply service.

This avoids duplication of closing and financing related costs, creating a win-win situation.Thanks,Z

The rationale is that this might be win-win-win for the brokerage sites, our corp/LLC filing service, and RE investors.

Look at it this way: If they cave for you...they will be flooded with wholesale requests they simply do not have the power to accept.

I simply haven't found high end neighborhoods with sustainable rent for the purchase price unless you put a ton of cash down which is not really increasing the rate of return so much as buying into the opportunity to landlord in higher end neighborhoods.

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