I grew-up pulling pots and fishing scallop just a little north east of you in Nova Scotia ... long hours, hard work and little money made back in those days.

After doing some research on the Biggert Waters act and listening to my dad's timeless wisdom "build on the hill and fish in the river", I think I owe thanks for the bullet dodged.Cheers.

Seller: I bought it a while ago looking to retire, do more fishing and relax.Me: Sounds like your looking for mailbox money while you enjoy your life by doing things that interest you more.

Fishing is big of course.How big is the lake? 

The family took to city life like a fish takes to land, so we started looking for another solution in 2008 (not a good time to sell a house).

So they will again fish..

There are ALWAYS going to be "bigger fish to fry".In each deal, with all of the different moving parts, if someone is more focused with what is on "your arm", than the deal in front of them they need to wrap "their arms" around, then they are taking their eye off the ball and probably not seeing the whole bigger(pockets) picture.

Now if they are not paying at all thats a different kettle of fish. 

You probably want to have everything planned out up front, but I think you have bigger fish to fry right now: the two biggest challenges you have to tackle  first are finding a deal and finding a contractor.Inventory and supply have been extremely effected by Covid, while buyer activity level is trough the roof, also fueled by extremely low interest rates.

I understand that things are competitive and im a small fish in the ocean but I don’t care.