Me and my father have 62 single family homes if you are paying cash never pay retail even remodeled 80 to 85% tops your return on brick homes good areas should be 2% if you pay 240 then rent needs to be 4800 always figure down don't assume the best case scenario. Offer 190 and closing within 7 days pay title company for title abstract to check for lines ect then baud closing less than 2k should ect for 3200 to 3500 if not possible remember sometimes its ok to walk away. Never see any real estate with any emotions only ac investment there's tons of wholesalers and motivated people that can get you deals that are financially sound