I'd go back into those rental comps & see how long they were on the market before they were leased - in some areas, a 2 bedroom might be a pain to rent, in my area, they rent fast.

I am in round two of a direct mail campaign and callers are getting more sharp in their replies; its said to expect creative responses to creative marketing and of course I'm hearing more "creativity" sent my way after the second letter than after the first letter.

It's all about how bad the seller wants to sell and how much pain they will agree to for that to be accomplished.Unless they have tax implications and would like the income stream many will just want the quick regular loan or cash sale.

After all, her sister just passed away, which is a much more painful situation than I am in obviously.

The following quotation is from one of my early posts elsewhere:"When US policy makers decided to further deleverage the housing market, they understood well how venture capital in general makes investment decisions based on Return/Risk (Sharpe Ratio).

It has to be enough money to be painful if they walk away (which has never happened).I schedule the B to C closing, and then schedule the A to B about 20 minutes afterward.

. - I feel your pain.

Per Johns comment on the listing very similar language occurs in their addendum legally allowing them to accept just hoping it is more of a pain than they think its worth.

Reading horror stories, I feel your pain. 

Some are pretty easy to use, some are really painful and obtuse.