Offer "in the 3's" accepted...Tear down rebuild 4X1000 sq ft 2/2s @ $130 per ft (low) = 520K plus "offer in the 3's = rectal bleeding.

Which crime rate is acceptable for a buy and hold property?

DON'T even accept the code by any means whatsoever. 

Here in Northwest Indiana, it is a great investor market. Whether it's buy and hold, flip, or something else; I can help you. I really enjoy working with investors, understanding their goals and helping them reach the...

The benefit of an installment contract is the buyer can operate the property as an owner and pay down the total due for sale earning equity or bring the actual funds needed at the time of financing to an acceptable market level.  

I'm the exclusive agent for a pretty experienced investor who just happened to take a liking to me.  

When you have a SPECIFIC REASON to extend it (after having gone in with 10 days), like an inspection report noting a foundation issue (or whatever) that you can show if needed, most reasonable sellers will get it, accept the extension, and commence to prayers. 

If you will be using financing, you'll need to submit earnest money, but it won't be placed in escrow until your offer is accepted.  

What I've gathered from the callers so far, they do not want to get into a multiple offer situation so the individual or their realtors have been calling exclusively on FSBO houses in their target areas.  

Being a landlord and MF investor are not mutually exclusive.