Usually this step in the transaction requires both sides to compromise a little bit to get a deal done.  

Biggest mistake novice landlords make is compromising on their screening standards to try to force a applicant to qualify.

Higher rents are good, but capital limits what you can do now, there may be a compromise in the situation.

You can make an offer-in-compromise based on your ability to pay, and if the IRS agrees that they can't get reasonably expect to get more out of you, then they will settle for a reduced amount.You dug a hole, but you can get out of it.

I think that's a reasonable compromise. 

I am new to RE and looking to purchase a 12+ unit apartments in an out of state market (in process of analysing several markets)I know one of the top investment considerations is always local economy including, popula...

I'm definitely trying to learn when and how much to compromise when deals are harder to find.

Check on the availability and cost of insurance, because the property's loss history could cause rates to be a lot higher than expected and could compromise your returns. 

The sellers don't like this, but they have no choice other than to do their best to compromise with you because you have their building tied up and they usually don't want to have to look for another qualified buyer and start all over.Post some better numbers.

If you fix the foundation, you almost have to fix the plumbing leaks because the water will eventually compromise the soils over time and lead to movement of the slab/foundation.