I try to align myself with their goals for the property and if they are hesitant, I try to ask questions to get a next step commitment and explore with them what would it look like if.... 

In fact, the government chose instead to align itself with the banks that were victimizing consumers. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/13/AR2008021302783.htmlBush drive for home ownership fueled housing bubblehttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/21/business/worldbusiness/21iht-admin.4.18853088.htmlWhite House Philosophy Stoked Mortgage Bonfirehttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/21/business/21admin.htmlThe ReckoningAgency’s ’04 Rule CHANGE Let Banks Pile Up New DebtFrom 12-1 to 33 to 1.

Aligns with your thought that she is trying to sell the property now.

For example, I have purchased properties - small (2-4 units) multi families under an LLC, and the interest rates are aligned to commercial loans as opposed to personal loans, which means higher interest rates.

Opportunity cost of $41k gone but not really considered when making investment since I was looking to move some money out of stock to diversify.o Static expenses:PITI: $975HOA: $23Prop Mgr: $100-------------------- $1100o Rent: $1400o Net on a "good" month: $300Seems like a decent investment to a rookie and it flows ok as long as the stars align.

In the end though, you just need to know what your goals are and run the numbers to see what strategy is in alignment with your goals.

@Tushar P.Your point may be somewhat valid, but it does not align with the question at hand.  

Goals are set for now and as I learn I'm aligning my point of entry.

Initially my thought aligned with yours (after receiving/reviewing the inspection report), there was moss, algae, yet it was stated to be in the marginal to satisfactory range.

This way you have aligned interests.