What are you willing to bring to the table?

I have never targeted college students I simply try to make a win-win situation when they  (or anyone in a unique situation where they might have 3, 6, 9 months of cash for rent) apply for a property.  

Although I will be living in half of the house (doing cosmetic work in unit 1, then moving to unit 2, doing the same, then moving out), after I move out the house will net me at a minimum $300.00 a month after PIMI.Many of the things I have read usually consist of people purchasing with cash or a conventional mortgage, so I feel my situation is a little more unique, however I could be looking in the wrong places. 

I had five closings last month, two sellers threatened to walk at the closing table, one buyer bounced his deposit check, one closing was delayed for almost a week due to a crappy RE lawyer who was handling the file, and a private lender refused to sign a satisfaction of mortgage until we put the check in his hand which meant we had to drive three hours to his house with the check.

A lot of people will mentor you and help you if you show you can bring something to the table.  

(I'm not trying to short an agent their commission, I just want to sit across the table from the seller)Thanks in advance for any advice.

Yes, typically we bring our own financing to the table, but the seller took out the loan, which leaves us little room to do anything.

Hello BP Forum'ers,I haven't posted in a while -- but wanted everyone's take on a fairly common question, but with the uniqueness of my actual numbers, figures and situationGoal -- grow passive income quickly through buy and holds -- my market is Upstate NY and I presently own 7 units total spread over 3 properties (2 doubles and one 3 unit) Initial goal was to acquire 8 units/year x 5 years all netting (before income taxes, but after my debt service payments and all other expenses) $200-250/month/unit so around 10K and month in "passive" income from 40 units.

 I always ask myself what value can I bring to the table?

And that closing would be the same whether i am the buyer or i have another buyer taking my place at the table?