Few bookings, lots of cancels, inaccurate information and a total fail synching with other software.  

However, when the first buyers failed to come through with cash as specified in their terms, the seller pulled out and offered us the opportunity to purchase the property at the asking price, and we did.

The fact that she failed to disclose the animal indicates that it's probably not a legit ESA.2.

I'm terrified of doing all this research, finding a "dream" property, only for it to fail and negative cash flow. 

My attorney stated not only must the person who failed to pay taxes be given notice but also the squatter as well since our suit names persons who were in possession of the house. 

Long story short, his crew blasted through the job in a few hours and the clearance test failed.

Personally I think this is where a lot of sale lease back programs fail the seller.

Maybe you fix one part, and another part fails. 

I've seen many investors get burned because they failed to understand their hard money loan terms/rates, even if they did acquire what should have been a home run deal. 

If you are going to offer cash for keys, put it in writing with specific expectations, and include a penalty if she fails.