Im just trying to structure this is in the most attractive way possible to investors, without putting ourselves at a disadvantage. 

However, there is more red-tape with government lending programs, and the seller may be more attracted to cash offers or buyers using conventional bank financing.  

EA was groovy/hip 20 years ago, with edgy restaurants and The Earl, destinations that attracted tenants and flippers.  

I don't yet have the track record to attract private money.

Additionally, cash can be an effective strategy to acquire properties in situations with multiple competing buyers, or at property auctions.In each of these situations, cash provides either the only way to acquire an attractive asset, or delivers a distinct advantage over financing. 

The number 1 or number 2 elementary school also symbolizes a great area.

Those with good school districts tend to attract higher rent premiums, offer better appreciation potential, and lower risk as they are the last to decline during bad economic times.  

In other words, waiving the inspection can make your offer much more attractive, but do your homework first :)

Ogden is becoming a high tech region and attracting plenty of attention.

agree not a drop in rental prices, but perhaps a drop in rental income due to increased vacancy (physical and/or economic), depending on the quality of the neighborhood and ability to attract and spot (through tenant screening) quality tenants ...