Send letters to everyone on that block and don't even hint that you know their situation, then if they call you can ask if they are current, they may or may not tell you, but you would know, line up an appointment without mentioning FC matters and get your Realtor on board.

They hinted to us at closing that they would be interested in possibly doing a seller financing deal on at least one more property.

I'm not paying $10k for a guru mentoring program; I know what business they are in (hint: it is NOT the business of finance).

Hint: There are a lot of people like you entering the market.Good luck.

There is a reason these places are mucho expensivo- hint, lots of people want to be there!

Any thoughts or hints in the right direction would be most appreciated!

Hint- it will take insane amounts of appreciation.Invest in STR or Vacation RentalsAgain, it's about the numbers.

Meanwhile, I'm trying to play nice as he's dropping hints he's not leaving until the bed bugs are gone... which he won't take the next steps to get rid of.

HOWEVER, a lot of new wholesalers that begin D4D will mark down ANY address with even a hint of distress.

You hint that you might be paying above market price, that isn't as relevant as you would imagine.