If they are at least playing in your ball park (price wise) move forward with more research, finding buyers in the area, etc.Generally, these types of leads for me turn to nothing because I am indeed offering very low - lower than normal because I don't know the area and I have to be extra conservative.

Don't let it play with your mind, you're in this for business not social management.

The 6% only comes into play when selling your property, you don't pay commission when purchasing  real estate.

I only called because I wanted to play detective!

(Playing minor league baseball is not very financially rewarding).

Timing plays a critical role and those promoting "pre funding" often fail to point to the cost associated with it.  

There are a lot of tricks that can be played.

The suburbs have a lot to offer from very robust adult sporting community such as softball, soccer, baseball, flag football to many trails and other forms of outdoor activity.  

Just not so sure its a great play for smaller investors..

I have always played things very conservatively with my personal finances and debts.