That sucks about the loss of your property, but it's definitely not uncommon!

It is not uncommon to find a screen that needs repair or replacement on a turn over or at an inspection. 

Which is a not so uncommon American way of life.

It's not uncommon to have ongoing and intermittent problems with plumbing when tenants make their own repairs, the plumbing is old, or the repairs are done with cheap parts or by unskilled labor.

@Jason Johnson This isn't very uncommon.

He says that's not uncommon in AU but in America people seem to think you can't do the because you need to have a "regular" job!

And then when you get a seller lead near the median price for the area that might need some work or repairs or help selling, it is not uncommon that they will be freaked out by all the calls from agents and simply shut down to listening to anyone.What I am most disappointed about Z buyers ( the company ) is that after 15 years of experience on the web you would think they would have the knowledge and expertise to produce amazing high quality leads for investors and agents alike? 

It is also not uncommon for the crowdfunding platforms to take fees.

It might help to show the seller they will spend $3,500 if they hold the property from now (August) till March; therefore, selling to you now is $3,500 better than they might think.It is not uncommon to then hear the seller say they might sell it to someone else tomorrow for more. 

So, it's not uncommon for people trying to do what you're trying.