I like the idea of have gas appliances ...yes even in rentals because even though most renters have to pay their own utilities you can safe them money and usually attract better renters in my opinion.

Have a larger downpayment will make you a more attractive bet. 

 Seller financing is always attractive but it has to be a solid deal. 

With a degree in economics and a stint in commercial finance, the complexities of the moving parts attract my mind's interest.

You will need to know the keywords you are looking for and the ads have to be written so that they will attract potential customers and convert well.

We are finding a tangible desire to place a rising share of investment capital in attractive markets outside the 24-hour gateway cities.""

Headache-free cashflow with tax benefits is attractive to them.  

The neighbors were happy, police respected our new style of operation, and we proved something in the process:A property will attract the tenants that it deserves.Our residents are decent people who are down by circumstance (lots of divorces and down-sized white collar workers), not because of bad lifestyle choices. 

@Josselyne Lugo,Well, not $20K, really.Most properties don't sell at or above their asking price, and asking too much from the start means the property won't sell right away.It's actually $20K minus closing costs, minus your wholesaling fee minus any other fees and costs.That is to say, not enough money there to make it worthwhile ...... unless the deal meets the end-buyer's cash-flow criteria or there is some other redeeming quality in the deal making it an attractive buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip, rehab, etc.Hope this helps...

Unless your rates are inflated and have room to come down to attract long term tenants I would NEVER negotiate rents.