I do expect to eventually obtain a court order granting me title to each these abandoned properties through the WA laws of Adverse Possession.

I believe this is the face of adversity, and we have panicked over it, but now we will press onwards.

Please keep in mind that this is an abbreviated story and in no way could ever represent the amount of adversity that I experienced through this process or the effort that was required.Looking back, I am amazed with power of real estate and have found a true passion, like nothing I ever experienced in my job and I wish anyone on a similar trajectory to push as hard as you can.

You're basically there to help them by buying at a fair price and get them rid of potential problem and hassle. when I meet people in that situation I tell them: I'm sorry for your lost, just wanted to let you know that if you are interested in selling xyz property, then I'd be willing to make an fair offer on it and help them avoid potential adversity by buying with no condition and quickly. 

FYICreative deals are RARELY done with risk adverse listing agents and their broker manager - boss.Thats why I like expired, canceled and long days on the market listings, they want to sell and hate their agent's ability to get a cash buyer. 

The agent negotiates on behalf of and acts as an advocate for the seller.The seller’s agent must disclose to potential buyers all adverse material facts actually known by the seller’s agent about the property.

I am about to start the process of shopping for conventional loan rates and getting pre-approved, but am concerned if I shop too much within a short time period it will adversely affect my credit score.Does every loan inquiry during the shopping process negatively affect your credit or is there a "grace" period after the first inquiry?

There could be a lot of reasons why they are adverse to using it; they want actual cash into the deal, don't want mix assets, too much hassle to babysit another property, etc.

Should I be worried about Adverse Possession or Tacking or Easement by Prescription, if I have several relatives who have deer / dove hunted in the back acreage for over 20 years?  

Adversely, a fund that is targeting 8% has a little bit of a buffer as rates rise and fall due to the discount they would have to apply in order to achieve the return.