The recent passage of SB1137 gives us all even more tools to get short sales done with formerly unwilling lenders.

Add to this that you don't own the property and are unwilling to meet onsite and you are moved into the pass category pretty fast.

If the tenant is unable or unwilling to get it, would it be smart to pay for it.

If he/she is unwilling, pass.

Would love to hear if this would be worth considering.The move would actually be a significant downgrade from our current house but would move me closer to work for two years and hopefully we wind up with a nice investment.My wife is unwilling to move into a fixer upper so we found a brand new house.

I don't think anyone would be unwilling to help, unless they are busy out buying real estate!

If they are unwilling to do that for you, then I would have concerns. 

It doesn't make sense that the sales price would include concessions, but in all reality, that's how it's reported, at least here in WA.As far as the argument part, I would argue that producing an "able" buyer doesn't necessarily mean that the buyer isn't "able" to purchase the property without the concessions, but rather unwilling. 

If the Seller is unwilling to move, then cancel your agreement and move on. 

If they are unwilling, the one who wants to stay has to fully qualify on their own in order to be come the sole leasee.