Basically, the more you ask for relief as a percentage of the total, the harder it will be.You will need to show a hardship that you did not create.

Insurance was really created for catastrophic events (fire, flood, etc) not for small claims.

There are many here in my local area and your area is likely to have the same type of meetings.Most of the deals that I fund are by meeting investors in person at these groups and creating strong relationships. 

Here's what I'd do: Create a Word Document or Google Document Titled "DRAFT: Life Vision" do not use a template, do not pay some guru for this.

I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

A few years later, I hired a local Wyoming attorney to create a living trust.

Rev Proc 2008-16 does create a safe harbor for your investment intent at 2 years of investment use coupled with  some other qualifiers.  

You are much more equipped to create a win win for you and the seller. 

All it does is creates more competition.2.

To get started, focus on creating an appealing listing with professional photos and a detailed, guest-focused description.