Learn wholesaling (or what tactics a wholesaler uses versus a realtor)3.

It will be the investor who suggested the tactic, designed the deal who facilitated the transaction who will be liable for a loss suffered by the lending seller.

What are some other tactics for getting a sellers number?

I actually learned this tactic from Michael Blank and I've used it a few times and it's been very helpful

All these Guru tactics will come back to haunt you be careful.Joe Gore

Well, I'm surprised, really, wholesalers on here usually advocate all kinds of dodging tactics, schemes and devious methods, good to see honesty prevailing.

Seasoned folks on here will have some good ideas and negotiation tactics for you and I am excited to see the responses. best of luck!

Now, if it's a portfolio loan and you belly up to the bar honestly with the lender, they may let you buy if you catch up the payments and join on that note with her......they might, but going any other way, with slide by tactics, my thinking is walk away.

(So look to their latest 'market cycle' schemes, media hype, 'fear mongering' tactics, and the prior 'bank panics' to 'stock market' and 'real estate' crashes... particularly over the past century.

Use this as a negociation tactic in buying the house.