Or was he always a wreck and this is just the latest plan to solve all of his problems?

Including the garage door that was wrecked by one of the realtors after we first saw the place :(. 

And the buyer uploads picture ID, so the notary knows this is the actual buyer.The first time I was a wreck because this was so out of the box.

Cons: Picking the wrong property or the wrong location can wreck you.

Even then, tenants who are afraid new owner may force them to move will do their best to wreck the sale. 

I wanted to respectfully say this is advice I will not be following.its kind of universal any property subject to a redemption the buyer may just maintain and keep it from getting  wrecked.. but any money spent on remodel or unnecessary repairs.. 

There are a few key factors that should definitely be taken in to consideration including:Not responding in a timely manner.If they can't respond to a simple phone call or email within a reasonable time frame, how can you trust them to close in time without wrecking your deal?

I would definitely not let them in while the place is wrecked.

I used to look at a loaf of bread as a 1 week meal.When my dad died in a car wreck suddenly when I was 16 he did not leave us much to survive on.

Just look at the Morris invest Pod cast on BP.. that guy turned into a train wreck and right after the pod cast many of us with experience In that asset class said..