If in fact after all of my due diligence I uncover the property is not the best fit for me presently, I also work with other buyers in this market who will be interested in picking up the property for themselves.  

If you can uncover that reason and incorporate it into your offer, you're showing them far more value than just your offer price.

There was a lot of deferred maintenance (subfloor damage, gutters needed replacing, etc)  The more I uncovered things, the more damage I found. 

If anyone is looking to sell multiple SFR homes within the Coachella Valley, let me know so we can negotiate a multi-unit deal.I also specialise in rental properties in Desert Hot Springs.

The only thing that would turn me off of your situation would be the age of the house and the possible problems you could uncover.

However, projects that scratch below the surface may uncover damage that has to be fixed before continuing to the actual planned improvement.  

I did add a little when they uncovered some unplanned repairs (approximately $500 additional).  

Although, it does not pay for slow repair work or repairs from an uncovered peril.Hope that sheds some light on it.

They don't uncover interests; build rapport; or anchor the purchase price.

If an actual foreclosure has not yet happened, then finding out the ownership of it usually is uncovered at the county tax office and where they are sending the bills.