If they don't pay within the required timeframe, then I auction off the storage unit and wash my hands of it.

I’m in home remodeling sales and work about 20-25 hours per week and off weekends, so I have a ton of time on my hand waiting around for appointments. 

Jonathan,First off I would ask "Why Seller Financing"?

Off course the rates were hiked 2 times since the post.   

I'm also starting off my own personal investment property journey with my husband. 

I could care less if anyone used my services.. we do just fine without one off beginners.

It wasn’t a massive deal—our expected assignment fee was $10,000—but when you’re growing a business, every opportunity matters.Everything seemed to be moving smoothly until the title search revealed a major roadblock: the mortgage discharge couldn’t be cleared because the person who needed to sign off was deceased.

I should also mention we shut off the breaker (to the garage) after confirmation from two electricians and our contractor that we had a serious fire risk.   

First off I always question statistics when there is no possible way to gather the data for the referenced statistic.  

they're sitting, either because 1. they're not distressed enough, or 2. the seller won't budge off of their unrealistic price, or 3. something else is very, very off.hope this helps - happy to help further