Jon, I agree it's like finding a needle in a haystack and my own marketing needs more time, which is something in limited supply with this T/B.

Never keep supplies or tools on-site.

You can place offers if your approved with a bank and then get the full 30 days to close but you run the risk of missing out on getting the home b/c cash offers are stronger then financing.

James - while this may be true - the bank still has a better/stronger position with a deed in lieu than without it.

Inventory levels at record lows - supply and demand factors2.

Maybe there is a need for this investor that you could supply, creating a very strong partnership.

This isn't society's fault, that's supply and demand.

Prices on Bigger Pockets look good to me.You can also google for real estate supplies, or lock boxes, and a bunch will come up.

The supply store may have done your layout so just be sure to insert fillers as and where needed.

If you opt for machines supplied and serviced you generally give up half of your income to the company but you have no liability for the equipment.