So it seems that some one else was willing to play the game.

I need to read more about him to better play the part.

Small brokers, one man shops, play the appointment game.

Best case: They come, look (or not), find it ok, give you a virtual slap in the face while you play the dummy innocent novice, and they approve it.Worst case: They put you on chains, have you bust up the concrete yourself, and practically have you rip it all out and redo with permit and licensed plumber, plus fines.Or anything in between.

They had been foreclosed on in another town in 2003, so they know how to play the foreclosure game apparently.So even though a notice of foreclosure hasn't yet been filed, it could be that they are going to do a "rent and bail" rather than the "buy and bail" that others have done.

I did not intend to play the victim.

but the seller can always counter or just downright reject it.as for your offer(s) - as a wholesaler, you're going to have to play the numbers and put offers on properties that you at least can acheive one of the following:1. justifiable comparisons that warrants a low offer2. accomodates the sellers needs (you need to know what they are)3. meet the criteria for buyers on your buyers list.additionally - DON'T WRITE ANY MORE OFFERS. consult a real estate attorney and a real estate agent (buyers representation).

If you don't really know play the renter for a day and go look at you competition.

Your credit score and debt ratio also come into play. The

The key to that is to have your RE income exceed your expenses.If you ever play the Kiyosaki game of Cashflow 101, you know that to exit the "rat race" you have to have your passive income exceed your expenses.Seems simple right?