What I do see is even single and 2-family homes rarely even owned by the occupants these days but instead by 'Investors' many of them from overseas (ie, China) with portfolios spanning dozens to hundreds of rental properties per person.I do see to a vast extent that these neighborhoods that were once 'Owner' occupied have taken a turn for the worst (as far curb appeal, quietness, cleanliness, safety, etc) as they become vastly 'Renter' occupied.

Found this article in concerns of a law passed in the Las Vegas area in regards to squatters or "unlawful occupancy".  

Are most of the other units held by investors or owner occupants?

Any one have stats as to occupancy levels in Dallas area, and rates per square foot?

Contact a realtor with access to the MLS.Have them pull cash transactions for all zip codes.When you get the data, tally up where most investors are buying.Keep in mind some of the data will be owner occupants so you may want to do a separate report on non-owner occupied.Once you understand this find out what the average sales price is for your county and target the zip code with less than 120% of this number for your mailings and marketing (online/offline).I hope this helps.Randy

The 1st deal went under contract to an owner occupant buyer.

Then regains composure and complains that the number is too low.]I'm glad that you can afford to wait another month or two for an owner-occupant buyer, who will overlook some of the work needed and be able to obtain bank financing in another 45 to 60 days, assuming, of course, that the buyer doesn't find a nicer house at a better price.Please remember that my offer is all cash and I can close quickly.

This could be because the buyer(s) are owner occupants and don't care about "the numbers," it could be that the buyer(s) are newbie investors who aren't good at doing "the numbers," or it could be that the buyer(s) have some knowledge or experience where they'll be able to offer more than everyone else and still make their desired profit.So really, it's just a competition among those outliers, not all the offers.

They are not allowed to have a dog, nor is occupancy two people.Apparently, two tenants of UNIT 2 are customers of the tenant in UNIT 1 and there are drugs there all the time.

A year down the road, with 75% LTV financing in place, the ROI on your investment is near 100%, year in and year out – before consideration of tax benefits and likely NOI growth.As Bryan notes, you can also elect to sell when you've got occupancy up to >85% for 9-12 mths, as a 12-15% cap, scoring a huge gain.