If the answer is "No" keeping looking for a more suitable agent.

I guess I was too aggressive - but the building isn't worth anything close to her asking price.I would love to just move on, but this is the only building suitable for my needs in this very small neighborhood.

As a result, I've removed the link -- don't want to send you guys to a hacked site.Thanks for the head's up, Bill.I'll see if I can find a suitable replacement for the article.Josh

Not ideal for a family and not very suitable for a second home (it does overlook a little lake though).

Being my strategy would be buy and hold wit a splash of tax liens ,i would need to find a city or area that would be suitable for both. i can imagine there is not a one size fit all market but im going to google around the net until i find something close.Also what site do people traditionally use to find listings ,currently i use trulia and zillow.

Investor suitability is important in private offerings.

Then leverage the purchase for greater returns with a suitable exit strategy.

On my second deal I convinced my father to cosign so that we could get the debt to income into a suitable range for the lender. 

I'm looking for good advice on finding the right home, condo or other suitable investment in a college town where my daughter can live and I rent/lease the rest.

You should also get recommendations for agents and investors in your area for suitable contractors who specialize in this loan program....not all do and you don't want to waste your time.