They may be able to add some registers or returns, maybe there's a baffle in there that's defective, etc. 

Customer service is unwilling to refund anything on, essentially, a defective product. 

The winning bidder takes title to the property subject to all defects, liens, encumbrances, and matters of which he/she has or could obtain knowledge.

Interestingly, they've recently negotiated a re-purchase price with us IF we bring new funding to the table.The rehab is required for several reasons: (a) correct the damage the bank has allowed to happen to the property improvements these past few years (known problems include completely destroyed pool makeover; wild animals living inside the residence; flooring missing in sections of the rec center building; destruction of the decorative main entry gate mechanism; lots of dead landscaping; as well as latent defects not known to us such as working plumbing, HVAC & water services) AND (b) expansion & upgrading of the accommodations (converting the private residence to a 2-story lodge with the restaurant/bar, reception/check-in, movie room, public restrooms, gym/sauna/steam room/massage therapy room; enlarged pool & deck area with climate-controlled cover for year round use; conversion of former restaurant/bar building to a general store selling venue collectibles & wearables, selected pre-packaged foods, sundries, RV & camping items, bagged ice & a propane refill station; construction of a free-standing event center; free-standing cabins; enlarged & upgraded RV park with its own small restroom/coin-op laundry building; outdoor activity areas; new landscaping & fencing; new parking area & entry drives (personal car & RVs).We know our target audience having created and operated the former version of this resort for almost years creating an initial membership base numbering about 1,100. 

Mls..Gave full listed price but asked for majority of the defects to be fixed before closing.

Hello all, looking for help with construction defect and negligence in Indianapolis.

@Kiersten Vogt keep in mind too that if something, septic or otherwise, comes back in an inspection, remind the seller that he then has a responsibility to disclose the defect to any future buyer.

To address your main concern about buying a stinker property: most of the time when a property looks good on paper but stinks in real life is because of an older property with a lot of deferred maintenance, hidden defects and capex issues.

If you want a home with zero defects trying buying new.

If you really think you've found a great deal that might go fast, you can always put in an offer contingent to any defects you might find, and between the offer date and close date do complete due diligence.