I look at land sale comps (which aren't always easy to find depending on the state/market/area) and we offer something based upon the the retail value that land like that sells for.  

Obviously they were visible when you walked the property and as a seller I would have told you that and offered zero or near zero. 2) what if it had new windows and the price was $5k more, probably someone would buy it.

Hey BP family,In the process of putting in offers for a SFH, with a primary residence loan.

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Also today there are no lenders offering non owner conventional loans without points.

ENJOY the process of hitting guardrails and structuring offers, sometimes poorly, or losing deals and having sellers walk, or going OVER on rehab budgets and even losing money on rehabs as you learn what it's like to buy in a changing market.

I am curious to discover any advice anyone has to offer while being a new landlord.

My vision involves a $200,000 duplex that not only offers a comfortable and affordable living space but also adheres to the principles of Pretty Good House, integrating the sustainable and efficient building practices advocated by Joe Lstiburek and Allison Bailes.Would love to hear more about your project and perhaps explore ways we can share insights.

Your offer for analysis is very kind and much appreciated.  2) Your point of throwing summer revenue at debt is absolutely what I had planned.  

I am getting outbid by out-of-state folks.Are there any tips to winning an offer other than outbidding them?