Hard work, persistence, lots of study, discipline, understanding the real world expenses, understanding cash flow, understanding how to deal with tenants correctly, etc.

Paul Nagy - congrats on getting this close, it sounds like your persistence is paying off.What do the rental comps look like?

If she persists to bother you, then have her complete an application, pay for a background check and credit check, provide you with paystubs showing she can pay the rent, a reference from past landlord or letter from her mortgage lender reporting on time mortgage payments if she claims to have owned this referenced house, and provide you with documentation from her legal team with contact information so you can confirm her story with them.

Also I can say with confidence that the information on the structure of wholesaling is valid and they do really work if you apply them and be persistent.

@Dan McKenna Persistence overcomes resistance!

Be persistent with your offers and keep sharpening your negotiation skills.

When others gave up I was very persistence in getting it back. 

Persistence and action are vital so just keep making the necessary calls everyday and doing your DD.

Be persistent! 

Not only does it teach you something about these types of owners, but it will also teach you something about your own persistence at this game.What I'm curious about is why begin with so expensive SFRs?