Hi Everyone,I'm new here and will be reading the entire forum shortly.

The best thing you can do is, put yourself in their (seller) position.Do you rather read a "they tried way too hard, and thus seem so damn desperate" letter?

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I have read that it is very difficult/near impossible to issue conventional mortgage at a 4.5-5% interest rate if you are incorporated, due to Fanny Mae & Freddie Mac restrictions. 

I have recently starting reading articles about real estate investing and since then I have been hooked.

I'll need to read up on the local laws as far as lease violations go, because you're right that it'll probably happen. 

I think you need to read some books on valuation and investments strategies.  

I'm pretty sure I read or heard somewhere that it's in the works.

@David Hildebrandt I enjoyed reading this advice, thank you! 

Also in many real estate books I have read most developers, lenders, and landlords have a line item expense for commissions.