My 2016 resolution is to have a property bought and rented in the next few months.I have realized that my financial situation is not so uncommon and I can overcome any obstacles in my way with help from all of you.  

A home that sells 25% below list price is fairly uncommon. 

You realtor may or may not be lying to you but It is not uncommon for banks to ask for highest and best offers.

Rent rates in my area are nowhere near what they are in yours, but it's not uncommon for me to have property tax increases of 20-25% in a year.

It's not uncommon for 20% overruns if you aren't careful.

There's no garage, which is a bummer in Wisconsin, but also not that uncommon.

Speaking as in Inspector and Investor, for small multifamily, it's not uncommon to run into this, simply to keep looky-lou's and tire kickers away.  

This is common not uncommon in real property and is not a cause for concern in and of itself.It does not mean expressly that title will be clouded.  

@Derek Martin although your situation is somewhat unique, it is not an uncommon concern for real estate investors who have multiple properties or projects going at one time, in one or more states and with multiple controlling entities. 

In the olden days it was not uncommon to throw everything into long-term bonds.