@David Faulkner I went to check the house out early the next morning and happened to catch the listing buyer and the guy who (already) had it under contract.

So it sounds like it is one of those things that isn't nearly as expensive as people assume it would be , and it scares away potential buyers.

My realtor said it might be harder to sell in the future due to trying to find a cash buyer unless I can get a variance from the town.

The realtors I've met with so far are telling me I won't get any ROI on fixing the foundation as we are looking at between $100,000-$300,000 worth of work on top of being in a slide area turing off potential buyers.  

Somebody should include that in every real estate agent training course as so many have spread this silly thought process to buyers.

If you are trying to wholesale it, don't. 95% chance you'll just end up keeping their home off the market fit 60-90 days, so they can't sell to a real buyer, then the deals falls apart because you find a buyer, your double close doesn't work (no assignments allowed), etc, etc.

Through the CRE you can engage a buyers broker to find properties that meet the criteria suggested by the CRE.I know my advice is unconventional in today's instantaneous knowledge, instant satisfaction, guru worship environment.  

I am trying to push a deal to her as the property is odd and not really appropriate for a traditional retail buyer since it would require significant rehabbing in order to work as a rental or owner occupancy. 

We use it for our investment business to find deals and analyze the market (we like to pull our own comps and know days-on-market trends), and he also represents investors and retail buyers.

I have buyers but I can't seem to find any properties that fit their criteria.