Your phrasing  is vEry odd.

In this case, I'd suggest give him a call and help out with the translation to jog the brain by using the phrase "single family residence with a detached accessory dwelling unit" and see how the conversation goes from there. 

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I use the phrase "war zone" as well!

Let's go with phrase preferred return.

By the way, using phrases like "...small multis (duplex/triplex/4 plex)..." doesn't fly well in the US where 1-4 family property is considered single family by almost all banks because of GSE designations.

I agree with John and Daniel that mostly your efforts should be focused on finding deals, but you do need to start building buyer relationships right away - you definitely need buyers, and finding one with no time to spare (after you get a contract signed) can be challenging.Google the typical REI phrases like "sell my house fast" etc. and call the top ones - tell them you have a deal IN THE WORKS (typical 3/2/2 blah blah blah) and you just want to see if they will be interested if you get it under contract.  

Greetings,Can someone explain what the underlined phrase below means in simpler English?

I've never heard of that phrase and am curious as to how it works, so please explain (and also is having a down payment or security deposit necessary)?

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