Thanks for the replies, I thought that might be the case.I wonder though, at what size would an investor be enough of a PMC's revenue to be able to make some demands of them that they normally wouldn't entertain? 

Thanks for your reply.

Reply to my response and we can discuss an alternative, and fix your credit at the same time.Best Regards, John Meza

So today they clarified they wouldn't drop below $360k ($5k below current ask), though we offered our BAFO as reply to 2nd counter. 

Sorry for the very late reply, but basically the best way is to interview them, ask around (like here on BP), ask for references and call those references.

Hi Charles,Thank you for your reply!

Will I get properties cheaper than going to auctions?

Thanks mark for the reply!

@Shaun Weekes Thanks for your reply.

Thanks everyone in advance and I look forward to hearing your replies!