If your property is “less desirable” the only way to really overcome it is with exceptional customer service and value.

"How to overcome pitfalls of ME not being able to fulfill MY contract with the Seller"?...

At the end of each BP podcast when they ask what makes a successful investor I always think about the perseverance that has been required in my career to learn and overcome the numerous obstacles.  

As an agent in the Atlanta market I have to overcome this on a regular basis since Zillow is where most consumers start to shop.

Please share your story & let people how you overcome it? 

@Michael Ealy Nice work with overcoming the challenges on your 96 unit! 

(I haven't contacted the owner yet)One of the articles I read here on BP suggests that one way to overcome the lack of experience beginners face in terms of actually analyzing and making an offer on a property is to make an offer and go through the process up until the point of closing in which case you can rescind if you actually don't have the funds and at least you gain that experience even if you don't get the property along the way. 

Looks like it was a great success even with the unexpected issues to overcome.  

Is there anybody out there who had the same type of problem and found a good way to overcome it?

Basically, I'm trying to learn more about the barriers to ownership in this realm and how to overcome them.About my real estate goals,  I plan to buy at least 2 acres of land, build a SFH homestead with added value revenue streams, such as event hosting and vacation rental by end of 2016.