@Glen BarlowWelcome to the best REI community on the web!!

(Hint hint if any web developer types are out there.

That's a gamble I'm willing to take as worse case scenario no one rents it, I can still eat the carrying costs or drastically lower rents. 

Don't gamble! 

There are ways to play it to consistently make money without the need for speculative gambling, and once you get the hang of it, it can be very profitable.

Would it be a gamble to make one final counter offer or is it better to go with the "Final offer" from the bank?

I have spent the last 2 months reading every real estate investing book I can get my hands on and searching the web for any and all information on the subject.

Hmmm....the first things that come to mind are:1) Networking with other local investors (perhaps at local REIA meetings)2) Driving 4 Dollars (locate distressed/vacant properties and send a note/letter to the owner)3) BP Search Platform option (There are several search results with ideas)4) Bandit Signs (Be aware of local sign ordinances though) 5) Lead Generation Web/Splash/Squeeze Pages6) Free Classifieds (Craigslist, ect)7) Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Fivver, ect)8) FSBO and/or Expired listings9) Local Probate listings ***Be very careful/understanding of the nature of any contact with owners as they've experienced a loss***

Oh what a tangled web we weave.......Who are you attempting to deceive?

Need someone with web design or digital marketing experience?