How to approach an off market deal that involves marital issues

[Ryan Gochenour]

Hell everyone I have a scenario that I’m sure comes up quite often in a lot of similar ways. I have recently found out that my neighbors are going through marital issues that involves one spouse moving out, leaving the other in their home.

In the last few weeks there have been a few companies come in and out of their home (plumbing, HVAC, and electrician) which leads me to believe they are possibly getting ready to sell the home.

While I do not know this for sure, I wanted to seek advice on how someone would approach the couple to possibly make an off market deal. Of course this is an uncomfortable situation for them so I don’t want to act like I would benefiting from their misfortune and I don’t want to seem greedy.

The area I live in a great location for appreciation, considerably cheaper homes than surrounding neighborhoods, and is just next door.

I am still a newbie and have not made my first deal, but with an opportunity this close I wanted to know if anyone has anything to say on an situation like this.

Thanks!