Play the 'friend in common' card if possible.Regarding seller financing, I don't see this being a viable option since they are in default on their current loan.If funding could be an issue for you, take a step back and work on that first.

@Allen Moore In New York City, section 8 is awful, the tenants play the system masterfully and the courts are in bed with the city.

So, we encourage you to play-the-game.WHAT TO DO?

You do have to play the markets in terms of States/Neighborhoods.

Acting as a messenger, the agent may be in a better position to negotiate a discount without ruffling the homeowner's feathers.A real estate agent can also play the “bad guy” in a transaction, preventing the bad blood between a buyer and seller that can kill a deal.

In those cases, the taxes could redistribute from larger buildings to smaller buildings (4 units and below).I own a lot in Middletown and surrounding areas and would be happy to have a conversation with either of you if needed so you know how to play the game.

Remember these are auctions, so there will be experienced people who know how to play the game very well bidding against you.

It's almost always worth owning a house in a very good area, very rare it's not worth it.Making it a STR is just a hospitality play, the underlying value is the asset.  

It just means landlords and tenants play the game of making the bedroom look not like a bedroom during an inspection.

Honestly, it's not BS- this is how professional tenants play the game, you need to know the rules.