You identify the problem (lack of deposit) during your inspection phase, then hit them with an objection that requires them to pay you a deposit at closing.

Since it was a foreclosure and it was right before Covid hit, there were not a lot of people looking at it.

Quote from @Mike H.: Its a tough one to really help someone with. 

Every hurdle hit it and solve it.9.  

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I am an investing agent in Cincinnati/Northern Ky, so if you are ever curious or wanting to look at investments around here, let me know how I can help you best!

There will be some customary fees that hit seller side, but this is may vary state by state.On both buy and sell, you will have things like wire fees, maybe underwriting fee, etc, but these tend to be minimal.Holding costs: HOA, if you have one.  

I agree that many transactions shouldn't be done simply because you can.However, out of curiosity, if you had the opportunity to buy a $hit property with golden financing & then immediately sell the $hit property but keep the golden financing & transfer the financing to a great property would you consider it?

I'm considering a property here in northern Michigan as a boutique hostel.

You can hit the 2% rule if done right.