If they are at least playing in your ball park (price wise) move forward with more research, finding buyers in the area, etc.Generally, these types of leads for me turn to nothing because I am indeed offering very low - lower than normal because I don't know the area and I have to be extra conservative.

I can tell you what we normally look for in a SFR is 3 bedroom 1-1.5 bath around 9-1200sqft.

what would the numbers look like at normal rental rates....not good I imagine.  

My blog/website is about long distance self management, landlording, investing in class A investments, investing in a transient lifestyle, etc.Welcome again, and I look forward to seeing you around.

Being in my early 50s and having saved using only a standard 401k, I have always realized that it will not be enough for a reasonable, normal retirement.

We dropped the last 300 from our batch and have had 12 calls already this week.Disclaimer****I will caution though that from my understanding it's not normal to necessarily get a deal on your first drop.

Contractor said its normal, but would at not cost to me come back out in two weeks and put a topcoat/seal on it, covering everything in black to make it look uniform. 

Around here when dancing on the threshold of multi-unit,  the appraisers will normally do an income-based approach in addition to comps.   

Rates in the high 3's are normally FHA or VA loans for primary residences.

How long do you normally have to submit an offer?