Start micro and work your own sphere of influence and tell everyone you know you're looking to buy a distressed home.

Yes political has its influence but not so much when we carefully access the data and information. 

If you have relative information on a probate lead you can also add them to marketing as well because they may influence the person in charge of making the decision to sell the home.

I know, your heard differently from TikTok influencers.

The purchase price influences that estimate, but the estimate is not set to the purchase price, and the estimate is typically less than fair market value. 

Much like building your referral program, marketing to your center of influence is widely underutilized.

We had a strange influence system once before, and long discussion about it.

Always try to find a "win-win" when negotiating with anybody, and always try to appeal to them.Best book ever: How to Win Friends and Influence People.

As you sphere of influence grows, you should make sure that the growth comes from the kind of people who are positive and have goals and beliefs that are in line with where you want to go.  

Can you use your networks and influence to find her a cheaper place?