My question is;  all things considered, are there any creative solutions to get the house cheaper, not using a real estate agent, tax advantages, any incentive I can give the seller to sell a little cheaper than he wants that looks attractive, but benefits both of us.  

@Tony Han I’m still not decided on the whole turnkey vs. build-a-team on the ground approach... its actually one of the main questions I have right now.

The killer is when they want you to do something you didn't have planned, like move the electric meters off the rear enclosed porch where they've been for the past 75 years to a brick portion of the main building.

Those are just a few of a large number of terms you can work with Sellers on that make financing your deals in this way really attractive!

Mainly because tenants really did have major issues with actually receiving the bill.

We are currently seeking some buy and hold rental investment properties, mainly small multi-family properties or single-family homes in the St.

I am mainly interested in rental properties that are NOT turn key.

The beach is attractive, but vacation there and you'll get it out of your system ;)

The place has appreciated but the main reason I pulled the trigger when I did were the numbers seemed safe.

Of course, if no maintenance has been deferred and you ave a higher quality renovation, you may be able to command a higher rent and attract a higher quality of qualified resident.