My main challenge as a part-time investor is being lower on their buyer's list but that just logical business.

I understand I may be SOL, but it seems logical that water damage should have been reported by the seller and their realtor during the period of the property being under contract.

Realistically, I suggest seeing all available, (New, Resales, Foreclosures, etc.) then you have a logical basis for making an educated decision of which home best suits your needs and lifestyle. 5.

wow, wasn’t expecting that though I see the logic behind that, thank you.

Assuming anything other than hostility and resistance is not logical.

He explained the logical business aspect.

So far  being the logical alien has served me mediocracy.  

It doesn't matter to the tenant if you can logically prove their current rent is below market, they'll still want something for the increased rent and they won't care how much deferred maintenance you've had to fix that their old landlords neglected.

I don't know if this is the right thing on a logical level, but just to give me peace of mind I would steer clear of this person.

It was clear we were selling it to him.. or her.. but they still have that deep seeded renter mentality.you have to remember us here on BP are versed in RE and to us what seems easy and logical to many who are clueless about how transactions work .. have no clue to the vocabulary etc.. it can happen.Again I think this 97.78 % is a tenant just squatting based on feedback but you never know.