We've talked a few times and he's refusing to compromise and has started invoicing me for late fees.  

Knowing when to compromise. 

If you have to buy within a certain time frame you might have to move out of the area a little or compromise some on the purchase price.Expecting a broker or agent to shot gun low offers all over creation just isn't realistic.

There were other deals I had on radar that actually had good numbers, perhaps better, but I did not want to move into them, so the exit strategy was compromised, and I'm not a pro, so I need the back up plan to allow for mistakes and oversights.       

This area that are heavily compromised due to the same issue.If you plan on selling this place within a few years, you will have to disclose all of the repairs, etc. that will chase some buyers away.Hopfully, that helps.

As @Marcia Maynard stated, unless the siding is compromised, then it's likely to pose very little risk and I'm surprised to hear that Allstate decline to cover the place.  

I've seen a lot of investors who have a good thing going, pull excess cash out of a property with a loan, and then, get themselves in a bind because the debt service on it becomes burdensome when something changes, like the tenant moving out.Not only that, but you can mess up the ratios on your balance sheet compromising your ability to get financing in the future.One of the beautiful things about rental real estate is that your tenants build your equity for you. 

So there is some compromise, but not an attempt to appeal to "everyone" with the colors, images or words.No marketing will ever "speak" to every person.And by the way everyone -- MERRY CHRISTMAS!  

While it’s ultimately up to you to decide to whom, if anyone, you’re going to give a second chance, it’s important to not compromise the good business practices that are going to keep you afloat.

@Amy Hayek - Sorry to hear about the spam you received, but our site wasn't compromised -- as such, the only way someone might have your email would be if they got it from another source or if you made it available to that person.