I always tell people the best way to find off-market deals is to focus on one specific market, network, do deals there, etc.

Just make an offer, explain that as investor that is what you can afford to pay and let them decide what to do next.

To me, that's a LOT of money to pay.

You should never allow a seller to become a tenant; he will be able to delay eviction YEARS, not months if he doesn’t pay.  

You can maintain a hands-on approach or enlist professional management services to streamline operations and maximize efficiency.Strategies for SuccessLocation Matters: Focus on neighborhoods with low vacancy rates, good schools, access to amenities, and proximity to employment centers.

@Bob Mai wow, interesting how biased your post is.Their 4% is only if you PREPAY their fees for 12 months, otherwise 6% monthly.They have a minimum of $75/month, which means if your property rents for less than ($75/6%) $1250/month, you will pay more than 6%.They use Latchel for maintenance issues - Latchel is not cheap and there's a kickback in there somewhere.There's a list of extra fees for extra services and there's a lot they do not handle.You get what you pay for, so good luck.

Hey Brett Deas, your approach to investing in unique vacation rentals and micro-resorts sounds fascinating, especially with your focus on the Appalachian region.

Is the squatter some random person or where they living there at one point and stopped paying rent? 

What inspired you to do that versus focusing on one or two specific markets? 

This code allows property owners to avoid paying capital gains taxes when they sell investment property and reinvest the proceeds into another investment property through a qualified intermediary, within a specific timeframe.For context, we support about a dozen luxury STR investors annually acquire Oregon Coastal vacation rentals with the majority of those clients originating from out of the area or State.