Of those you set aside you take a deeper look at the numbers and go from there.Once you understand what you need for a deal to make sense then you can submit an offer, once the offer is accepted you do the inspection, you make a counter offer based on repairs need, then either you close on the house or walk depending on how the numbers work. 

I'd recommend digging deeper into that avenue and if you think you can manage it yourself, then go with that, or look for an investment firm or syndication that can keep you as a passive investor; allowing you to focus on your business.

that you need to post collateral to get it bonded, that's what I was told by my bonding agent a few months back, I asked him technicalities on liens from subs and me being a contractor against a client, but never got into details deeper since I wasn't that interested on it then.

I know I can definitely dig deeper and possibly find a deal.

No due diligence yet, but certainly worth a deeper look.The deal would put you at the limits of your financial capability.

@Kevin DupuisYou should speak with a title company about it.They’ll be able to give you some deeper insight and if you’ll be able to get a title policy.

There are likely deeper issues at play (on their part) if you've being accused of something that's (hopefully) impossible for you to do.

But I feel people don't get hung up, or hesitate to make changes due to numbers where as almost everyone gets caught up in the mindset.Maybe a greater focus digging into mindset even deeper, emphasizing the why behind the approaches you outline.

Theoretically, I'd like to be as upfront (otherwise stated, the least deceptive) as possible with people without killing my chances of getting the deal, so it seems like if they DO find out where I am, the local number could be digging an even deeper hole for myself.

- Ola  Ola,I had to think this solution through going a few steps deeper than "there are lots of 75% cash out solutions".