After 10 years even if there was a move in inspection you are going to be VERY hard pressed to prove something is not normal wear and tear unless it is completely over the top.

When I asked him questions about the conditions of his property, he wouldn't give me a straight response and just kept pressing that he'd only sell for $400,000 when he claimed his house was appraised for $350,000.My thoughts: seeing that the house looks crappy, it's about 30 years old, original cabinets, kitchen, bathroom, fixtures, and trying to sell for 15% above market when a fully remodeled comparable home on his street sold last month for even less than his 'appraised' value, why would I buy this?

The seller's agent wants to make a sale, so if their client is being difficult, a good agent would try to talk sense into them...especially if the property has sat for a while.Many times a buyer agent will press you to make a "strong" offer so you don't lose the deal even though what they say is stronger would kill the deal.

No deal yet, but I know its close, countless offers rejected but it only drives me to keep pressing toward the prize.

Not saying everyone likes me or noone has anything negative to say but you will be hard pressed to find anyone who can say anything negative about my character as you have alluded to in your comments.  

Curious as to why you did not press the  landlord on the crappy workmanship his roofer did, if your roofing consultants both said that the hole for your down spout was covered up and the elbow removed.

 @ Joshua Marriot - the seller did refuse to make repairs and the buyers want to press forward anyway.  

(btw, the note funding link he refers to in the video is dead) Also, you may want to read this link about the guru he mentions. http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2012...New laws not withstanding, If I may restate what I think you want to do.  1) Seller agrees to let "guru student" buy an option to purchase his property for $160,000. 2) Additionally the seller will also provide owner financing for the "student" for the purchase, with the understanding that you are hoping to pay him $160,000 in a few months.3) Clever student markets the property for $200,000 with a 10% down EZ qualify loan at 7%, 20 yrs amortization 5 yr. balloon. 4) Motivated homebuyer with bad credit buys the house with a low downpayment & EZ financing you have arranged & will pay 10% down or $20,000 and $1,395.54 each month for the privilege of becoming homeowner. 5) 3 months later the original seller is paid off from the proceeds of the note sale.

In some markets you would be hard pressed to find 10 deals in a year..

Raymond,  By pressing quote by your name brought it up with the highlight..