We have several acres that we bought for $100k and still owe 50k on.

I've already paid for an appraisal and the earnest money is recoverable.Thanks BP family! 

We value the opportunity to work with clients and partners in the real estate community.To address @David Ramirez' suggestion, if any title issues are found, the earnest money is fully refundable.

After their $500K exemption, they still owed $6M.

Pricing higher than a bank ( if you can actually get a bank to lend you money in the first place)2.

Instead of their cash sitting in a savings account, they decided it would be a better investment to earn 3% on their money instead of .03% in the bank.

you may have to save up until you have enough money to do so - down payment, closing costs, reserves, etc.House Hacking: What Is It, How to Start, and Strategies for Successit's a more powerful way to get started. 

I do not have much money and I am looking for a deal.

Even if you’re not getting money back on your taxes, you’ll have the peace of mind knowing your return is accurate.

Let them know you are shopping and tell them to give you their best offer (all on the same day), and state you will go with whomever can save you the most money.