I want to approach sellers ethically. How do you explain the concept of the mortgage staying in their name to a homeowner in a way that is transparent but doesn't scare them off?

It is a 3-bed, 3.5 bad, 3 floor home in the loop.

I just closed on charming 3 bed, 1 bath single family home that I will rent out next month after completing a mild rehab!

That meant I had to narrow my focus of which types of deals I wanted: Single-story, 3 bed min and 1000 sf - 1600 sf.

I came across a deal for 500k which is 4 apartments (3x 1 bed and 1x 2 bed) and 2 retail storefronts making up about 25% of the total building, located on Main St in a Village.

Here's what I've found works:**The core issue with ANY software:** No tool is 100% accurate because ARV depends heavily on comp selection - same bed/bath, similar condition, recent sales within 0.5mi.

The property is a small 2 bed, 1 bath house.

Buy deeper.Most BRRRR deals live or die on the purchase price.

Duplex sold in 2025 for mid $500’s3 bed/ 1 bath units; approx 2000 sqft Well maintained/good shape Price per unit is approx $270k/unit and $260/sqft  Higher than what we’ve evaluated out of Exeter, but this is also 3 bedrooms each unit.  

I came across a deal for 500k which is 4 apartments (3x 1 bed and 1x 2 bed) and 2 retail storefronts making up about 25% of the total building, located on Main St in a Village.