@Ladarius PayneLove the mindset, LaDarius — coachable, consistent, and committed is exactly how you win in this game.

In Fayetteville, NC where the rental market is strong and it was only a 10 minute drive to downtown and minutes from a well- known University.  8-plex that needs minor improvements to get market rents: parking lot sealing, new front sign and painting of exterior.I thought this was a solid deal with an asset that would be a win / win for both of us.Thoughts?

A few extra grand at the closing table will win with most sellers.

Just got the unit back right before finalizing the eviction to discover that they had been scamming multiple TV/internet providers for the free 3 month sign on period and then switching to the next as there are about 6 different companies boxes that I have to sort through and return as occasionally they stick the bills for equipment with the landlord in our area.

Not sure if you have one, but bring in a partner/mentor to the deal make them a equity partner and do a bigger deal with them knowing they have more experience and could make sure it is a solid deal to close and win.4.

Seller finance can be a win-win, but I get why the seller’s circle may be cautious.

I aim for both.I try to look for markets where I can get an overall 8% rate of return of which 4% is cashflow and 4% is appreciation.Some years, cash-flow wins out and there is no appreciation.

On a 7 figure house everything is magnified, if you win its a big win but if you lose its a big loss. 

Remember, it's a long game and real estate always wins.

The real win is making it dead simple: one place where rent, leases, and maintenance live which no one has solved for.