I get they need to make their money to cover their expenses but don't always think of the person they are getting the home from and the consequences of it not closing for the seller.

In other words, if you can get a laborer for $9/hour, but you have to stand there and supervise him and also provide tools, that is not the right comparable expense.

Over 600,000 licensed mortgage lenders in the US at this point, the overwhelming majority have no idea how to work with REI and multiple rental properties.

You retargeting the most expensive keywords already.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I will look into landlord tenant laws and start my funding venture.  97% of the asking price is high but then again if I can get a good MFR the rents will more than cover the monthly expenses, at least from what I have seen on the rental market. 

If it's somewhere else...you may have to take a more expensive course of action to treat the hazard. 2) Lead paint on Accessible/Mouthable surfaces. 

They were either too expensive or located in a challenging neighborhood.Then last week I received an email from an investor selling an apartment complex.

This is a very expensive idea.

First I would hire me an expensive foundation guy to see what's up