Have you pointed out flaws of the property or taken another tactic to try to influence the listing agent to get the lender/asset manager to come down on price in the past?  

That can be a good tactic asking the listing broker.

Most single family homes are not in restricted subdivisions or have HOAs.To find a good Realtor, there are many tactics, ask people you know, see who has the most listings, call the Board of Realtors and ask who are the best known Realtors in the community (don't ask who the best is, they can't and won't say) when you find some, talk to them, see who you think you can work with the best.

I hear exactly what you're talking about with the scarcity tactics being used out there.

Frankly, it's auction.com's sales tactic to their clients that by giving out so much free information they are bringing new investors to the table and driving up bids on the courthouse steps.

:)No pressure, no Guru-tactics, just authentic, experienced professionals willing to share knowledge, info & contacts.  

There are a couple tactics you can use: hire an attorney to get an emergency hearing (this gives you time to build a case supposing there were errors in the process, believe it or not, there are many errors that are made along the way), the other is BK, though I just have them file to do my due diligence, I never have them go through with it.

Agreed, not the banks fault - certainly a delay tactic by the borrower.

You'll need to switch tactics and aim for new objectives as the neighborhood improves.

Good Advice Will, I will use that tactic in the future