Find a deal get it locked up and advertise it, the buyers will come to you when you have the deal. 

Personally I'd go with a locking laminate over carpet.

Thanks BP for this awesome site and the incredible podcasts-they have become a daily treat for my ears!

I am a Realtor in Solano County with access to only BAREIS Supra locks. 

However, here's the skinny...Purchase Price: $40kHOA Fees: 1800-2000 per YearTime: 2 Week Lock Off Premier TimeUnits: Studio with mini kitchen including cook top, 1 Bedroom with full Kitchen both balconies are Ocean facingRents for 2500 - 4200 per WeekThinking of purchasing for cash.  

If you lock up a property you should be able to tell pretty quickly if it's going to be difficult to move.

Who would be locked in to a lease for 12 mos.

, sign up for one of the paid access services, or get your own licenseAn understanding of rehab costs - @J Scott has a great book on BP on the topic.Find good deals, get them locked up, and the buyers will come - investors in DFW are starved for inventory at the moment!

Saying that, I'm always keeping my ears open for a non standard idea that seems to make sense.

I am starting my own family and am currently locked into a 14 month lease (wife, newborn daughter, two large dogs) and would not want to live on the property.