Offer to help with lead generation, driving for dollars, cold calling, or even administrative tasks.

It sounds like the Seller does not want to commit until he knows the deal will go through, and until that time, he wants to be able to entertain other offers. 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – and they often select the first PMC they call!

So, not really passive.Investing in rReal estate offers a lot more control than investing in stocks, but it also requires an investment of time to do well.

Multiple offers situations are the rare exception, not the norm.

However, it was a blessing in disguise because I have learned what NOT to do and have worked hard at establishing what they offered on my own with my own VA's and it has been less expensive and more profitable.

It's hard to say offer amount without knowing the rehab part since that could blow this out the water.  

They sound very knowledgeable and I am interested in jumping into the customized course they offer. 

When I asked my agent about options to back out, he didn’t really offer any advice.

Then offer the creditor a percentage of this amount as settlement in full.