Regardless, the simple equation of quantity x unit cost is attractive for high level proforma but you need to specifically define what the quantity represents and what the unIt cost includes.

And when prices do get attractive, they get fearful and ....keep waiting.

Helping a seller avoid a pre-payment penalty may also make your offer more attractive, and even get you a slight discount.

Anyway, a seller concession can theoretically make your offer less attractive but with a clear understanding and presentation there is generally a way to account for one or at least a portion without adversely effecting the likelihood of a positive transactional outcome.

That said, would you find a deal attractive as a buyer to purchase the home for 37K (very low price for the area) in trade for leasing it back to him at 500.00 a month for the next 8-10 years?

If it proves to be a deal is yet to be decided, based on the tenants the property attracts, the rents it commands and much, much more.

She could sign the lease and then leave you with the alcoholic still living there if things get bad with him.Is your rent that high that you cannot attract other applications??

The man at the chamber of commerce who said they needed more rentals has several himself.Would a building that cost $330,000 including conversion and generates maybe $23,000 per year in rental income be attractive to an investor?

And don't forget to breathe! 

One of the major issues I am having is trying to figure out the best way to structure a company to accept money from many investors, how to attract many different investors from all over the continent (North America), and how the interest structure would be worked out for future investors.