The twist is that they are putting out a bunch of low ball offers to determine sellers' motivation.  

This is in a condo complex and I requested HOA to send a gentle reminder to that neighbor for being courteous to others- but unfortunately it hasn't helped.

I'd bring these items up, very gently and kindly ask that you be granted a waiver - you lost a lot of money when they told that you couldn't rent years ago when in fact, maybe you could have?

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They are natural clowns, so they tend to make training comical at times; they like to put a little twist on your training program.

The seller has offered to finance at 7.5%I contacted to seller to ask questions and get a feel for his need to sell but he is only dealing with me via Email, and I still only know the cross streets.I asked him in my last email about the Lot size, the Address, if the are any back taxes, if he is the owner or someone selling for the owner.....Questions:If I am able to talk with this gentle man on the phone, what do I ask him?

Gently serve copies of said time stamped legal documents to your "tenant" and respectfully ask for the arrears.

Tenants will not usually be as gentle as an owner.

@Jonathan Meyers one of the strategies of using a private lender for long term holds is where you buy gently loved (beat up) homes and renovate them.

This is where if you are gonna be a salesman,you need to use your powers of persuasion.Find their pressure points and emphasize you are there to alleviate those pressures.Take control of the negotiations by gently reminding them that you want to buy but can move on to the next deal at anytime.You have to make them worry that if they don't cooperate and comply with your contingencies,you will walk on them.Why are they selling?