Is that mandatory for all deals, or is that something that can be worked around with a little persuasion?

If the above is too much of an essay I can also send you the questions I ask my investor-clients to help me understand their investing style and determine next steps.

No more buts.In the past few hours, I've listened to a couple of highly persuasive BP podcasts, so now I'm diving into the deep end of the forums.I am looking forward to meeting people through the site, to talk shop, teach and learn, and ultimately, to continue investing.  

@Pete Perez Check out ‘Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion’ by Robert B.

Again, I'm NOT saying to be rude, lie, scam, or BS anyone, but you'll get a lot further knowing persuasive speaking techniques than not.Nick

I like to think of an example from the book "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" in which studies showed people were substantially more likely to let you cut them in line for a copying machine purely by using the word "because" in your request, even if the actual reason made no sense.

I hope to speak with each of them and try to get them on the same page (sometimes I manage to be persuasive).I've done some due diligence work today and discovered that there are no liens, etc. on the home, and that what they may have perceived as potential debt responsibilities is incorrect.If I can get them to "open succession" and subsequently get the house under contract, I think the deal may work out something like this:$165000         ARV (Conservative estimate, waiting on comp info - tomorrow?)

I’m glad I read your comment before I started typing my “essay.”

Keep 'em essays coming!

Ali,A great book to read is called "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" I think its an instrumental read in this business.Thank you for serving our country!