I have more corner cutting knowledge and shortcuts, replacements and subsitutions, and alternative options knowledge than any investor I have ever met.I have a 4 year college degree as well.

WorthQuiet, older neighborhood with lots of rentalsAsking price $48K, was marketed as a triplexI offered $30K cashDOM 7They countered $40K cash and a short closing date(10 days)I was able to do my own inspectionsDiscovered 4 kitchens and 4 bathrooms.Needs trees trimmed, roof, minor interior repairs and cleanup.Should be worth $80K-$100K when finishedI uncovered a city lien against property for grass cutting(they had to pay for)During title work a federal lien was uncovered(they had to pay for)We closed on the last possible day at 4:00pmObservations:I used a buyers agent to represent myself.

Meaning, if I am referring a property, how can I ensure I don't get thrown under the bus, and a deal is cut behind my back?

It is much easier to simply rent to a group of students that know each other.

My question was posed simply for purposes of calculating a fair market rent.

If you have proper matching paint, you'll never have to cut in around the edges again!

I'll simply say that your positions are heard.I know that some of my observations could not possibly be popular on an investor forum, and now having said that, I look forward to other member comments.

At some point, houses will become so unaffordable that most people simply can not afford them.

I simply state some facts and views from a different perspective.

Is it simply a piece of paper stating the seller cannot sell the property to anyone else?