All I did was draft a quick little word doc letter explaining it and then sign and send it to them.

If not, that could explain the lack of cooperation. 

Use the issues with the property to explain why the price has to come down. 

@Mark McKibben Can you explain this strategy a little more?

Can someone explain to me what these terms are?

It would be interesting to see why deals go well or go bad and then explain. 

might depend on the state, other circumstances, there are states that have HOA super liens so HOA might get paid first before 2nd or first mortgage even. you might go to your local title company and ask for head counsel to explain the local laws regarding foreclosure sale. 

(seldomly find any discounts forget about any deals)People living in Austin can't explain housing market to someone living in Mid-west or East coast because it's hard to explain/quantify  the city growth.

can someone explain to me how you finance a house with an llc?

Perhaps you won't like all of what is explained in the beginning of your voyage, but with experience under your belt when you look back at it, that 'ah ha' moment will surely occur.