I’d probably just start calling / e-mailing some wholesalers and put the word out to the agents in my brokerage just to see if we can get any interest or any offer on the table.

I would suggest tabling a firm offer and moving on.

.#8 Require that any points the Private Money Lender charges you MUST be transacted at the closing table and NOT sent in advance of the deal.

Once I actually have a deal on the table I will for sure look into that funding source, atleast for S/T capital. 

It’s a win-win when you bring value to the table.

There should be a table above between the inspection dates and violations listing any relevant court or administrative hearing dates. 

This multiple offer approach would also work much easier in a "kitchen table" setting where you could sit down with the owner and present the offers side-by-side.I would certainly not advise you to just shotgun multiple offers at different prices. 

When it comes to a second property, I will have to keep all funding options in mind with FHA likely off the table..

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I didn't have the heart to tell him (my wife kicked me under the table) that we have done that many times after we buy a foreclosure or tax lien property & re-sell it 'as is' to an investor, (sometimes holding the note at the higher price @ 12-14%).