Unorthodox Approach to obtaining or selling property?

[Richard D.]

This may help new investors a little to understand just how thinking outside the box is beneficial. I was at work one day (I'm A Local Tax Office Deputy by Trade), an older man walks up to the counter and slaps down a piece of paper. It was a Quit Claim Deed! 

He says "I want you to have my property sold at the next auction. Use the money to pay someones delinquent taxes, as I no longer want the property, nor can I maintain it." 

Well, unfortunately we were not able to accommodate his request. This did not deter the gentleman from doing his good deed though. He marched himself outside and proceeded to sell the property right then and there, himself.

When he was done, he came back inside and paid 3 to 5 delinquent accounts from the money he just received. I'm not exactly sure since I do not process cash payments.

So what is the strangest way you have ever obtained or sold a property during your time as an investor?