That may be a valid tactic where there is an oversupply of something.

Start by talking with every one of your local banks and CUs to see what products they offer, @Angela Clark.

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However, if you have an experienced lender that understands minimum property conditions necessary to close the transaction (and also has the products available), you may be able to utilize conventional financing to purchase a neglected property that others overlooked. 

Listen, we are all here to feed off of one another through experience, it counter productive to make remarks like that.

I typically will "help" the appraiser do their job by bringing valid comps with details on each comp as many appraisers come from out of area at times and are not familiar enough to do a proper job so it is often up to the investor to make sure the job gets done right.

In terms of a 1031, it's definitely a productive strategy when used properly.

Don't just assume that product will be available or that you'll qualify.Always verify the numbers from Redfin/Trulia/Zillow.

By offering a superior product, competitively priced you can get more than your share of occupancy.

Have both options available and using the best product to much your underwriting goals is key.