Of course the problem with this is You are unwilling to do this since you never share any details about anything, you don't even list what city you are from on your profile!

Seems like birddogging might be the way to do this, if you're unwilling to go all the way to wholesaling.

Stick to what you need in the deal, and don't feel pressured to accept things or a cost you are unwilling to accept. 

Homeowner is unresponsive and unwilling to sell to anyone, likely due to some clouded judgement as a result of drug use (apparently, according to neighbor I spoke to yesterday).Is there ANYTHING I can do, speak to the bank/attorney/etc. to purchase the property ahead of auction/foreclosure?

And please notice I said "when" not "if" ... if you are in this business long enough, the scenario described above will happen sooner or later, and if you are unable/unwilling to rectify the situation via the means allowed to you by the law, then you could put your own finances in jeopardy over the long haul with your rentals ...

It might not be they are unwilling to help but the person you are talking to hasn't really thought about it or worked with that side of it.You can also check out http://www.rentrange.com/for-rent-housing or rentometer.com

Should I not go to a seminar of his because he was unwilling to take time out of his actual business doings to show a newbie how to do it?

If the person is unwilling to (as my father would say) get in bed with you, then question the opportunity and the presenter of the opportunity.Personally, I would advise against any investment when you have no actual hands on experience with or knowledge of the property, neighborhood, target market, and so much more.

It's not that I disagree completely with you or that I don't think you make some valid points...it's just that you seem unwilling to answer any of the questions that people actually ask you.

"If Buyer reasonably believes that the inspection report reveals DEFECT with the property (under Indiana law, Defect means a condition that would have a significant adverse effect on the value of the property, that would significantly impair the health or safety of future occupants of the property, or that if not repairs, removed, or replaced woud significantly shorten or adversely affect the expected normal life of the premises), and Seller is unable or unwilling to remedy the DEFECT to buyer's reasonable satisfaction before closing (or at a time otherwise agreed to by the parties), then Buyer may terminate this agreement or waive such defect and the transaction shall proceed toward closing.