I think it's a long shot, but looking for any possible ideas...

It is always a good idea to have a great network of lenders.

There is one guideline I don't fully understand which makes it hard to know if it's satisfied, which is "The Servicer has complied with all mortgage insurance requirements applicable to the transfer." .. not totally certain what that is, any idea? 

I think his room is noI have no idea what his other unit is getting on the third floor, I've never seen it.

Do you think the sellers had any idea this was the actual cause of the problem?

This is a very simple scenario, but gives you an idea.

Ask for interest; it's a good idea.  

I'm aware that approach may go against the very idea of flipping (e.g. 70% rule), but at this stage I prefer to be as cautious as possible, even if my margins might be smaller.

If I'm one of the first people looking at it or if I have a direct line to the seller, I might try to get an idea of the price range before I go.

Any ideas to get this deal?