Quote from @Desiree Board: I'm new to investing and wanted to get some advice/perspective on 2 things...1.

He claims others want to make an offer, but unless it's a full cash buyer (which is rare in our small town), I doubt they’d be able to close faster than us.I’m getting the sense that he may not actually want to sell, and this whole process is just a way for him to tell his wife that no one could buy it.

Once you get a mortgage later, that home would have to be bought personally since only people can get mortgages. 

You'll also need to find some handyman or contractors that can help you get the work done.

Hello @Bethany S Labrinos congrats on getting started on your real estate journey. 

There are very strict rules for Dual Agent.I would suggest get a buyer's side agent if you have not done this kind of deal before.

Why get rid of something that is doing well?

I suspect for Cody and his partner to get to the closing table

However, depending on who you talk to, there's speculation that it may or may not be extended with whatever new legislation gets passed for tax law changes.

I was closing as many deals as I could figure out how to get financed.