Uncertainty around the long-term trajectory for office space use due to the increased use of hybrid work strategies persists.

It may take a few trys, but with some persistence, you should be able to find someone who can tell you how it works.This is how is works here in CO.The lender sets the starting bid.

You just need to be creative and persistent enough to find the RIGHT people to partner with.

But if you're persistent and ask for their policy you may be able to find a way to make it work.

You definitely have to be persistent and make offers, and follow up with sellers when they haven't had success listing at their crazy high price! 

Perhaps If a person such as myself keeps asking the right questions to the right people within the institution on a persistent basis, I can get to the bottom of whether it is possible or foolishly impossible. 

Be prepared to get a lot of No's, but persistency will prevail and you will be able to find common ground with one of these sellers. 

And congratulations on your persistence and follow through, two of the most important traits for real estate success. 

Schedule a follow up inspection in a few weeks and if the smell persists, give them notice that they are in violation of the lease.

Be thorough, be diligent, and be persistent.