Continue to network and connect with as many 'players' in your area as possible.

Tell her you want to help her out.3) Speak with a lawyer as well and prep for an eviction on the side just in case but hope for the best and try to see what her problems are and how you can help make it a win win.Good luck!

If the winning bid on this property ends up being $11250, who keeps the additional $6250?

Sorry for the baseball reference for those who don't like America's past time.I'm a new investor and after putting in some time with books, blogs, this site, and Bigger Pockets podcasts, I took the plunge and since Au...

If they exercised after 3 years, the "gift" would equal ~$2,000/month.It seems like a good chunk of equity, but if the two of you are truly working as partners then it could be a win-win situation.

MHP's are a niche market where a lot of the players know each other.  

Persist and you will WIN!!!

Does anyone have negotiation strategies they would be willing to share and/or any strategies for winning a deal if a seller has multiple offers? 

You can also have someone look up recent cash deals on the MLS- if you have someone with access.Get out to some REIA meet-ups and find out who the serious players are then send them your deal package or other info as well. 

Read the terms of the sale to make sure you are entitled to clear title if you win. 99.9% of the time that will be  the case (Courthouse step foreclosure auctions are an exception.