One huge disadvantage to private 1 off sellers is that they are aware of the countless Investors trying to break into the market, and they are insisting that their properties are worth market value when in actuality they are not.

I agree with @Ivan Barratt and believe that those who insist on 30%+ discounts when they might not be warranted (cash flow is still there albeit slightly lower; relative risk is attractive, capital is looking for home) will simply miss the opportunity to invest/grow their portfolios.

Before someone gives an opinion, I would insist on discovering the fundamentals.  

Some people insist that carrying a gun will cause trouble makers to have more respect.For those actively managing C-F class properties, do you carry any sort of weapon when visiting a given property?

Completely my mistake for not insisting that it be pulled apart and looked at.

Generally these go for a small $ figure and they insist if your units become available you let them know first for vouchers for a period of time. 

Then the city insists that the owner of record restore all the damage.  

Only if you insist my man!

This is the man or woman you want shaking your money at the seller and insisting till he or she's blue in the face that this is a good, good deal.I would also not do a cash buy NOW, in August.

And I'm sitting here being stuck with yet another lien against the property.The seller is insisting that there is no lien and is getting aggravated that we still haven't closed.