You can always call the court clerk and find out what it will cost to file a unlawful detainer and judgment.I'm not an attorney, not giving legal advice, entertainment value only.

Sellers Mom Passed and he wanted out with some influence on the fiance to sell the house fast for cash.

If we switch back to w2, how long would we need to pass before being allowed to use those pay stubs?

Just simply creating a by-pass through checkbook control is not a solution from your perspective (as it pertains to securities laws violation).Please work with a qualified and knowledgeable professional to assist you in how you work with your prospective investors (or lenders).

If I was asked to cut my price, I declined the project.The project you describe sounds like a good project to pass on.As other contractors have pointed out in this thread, if you are asked to compromise your business practices, those are customers to avoid.And I have to agree about insurance.   

We have only been through the area once or twice just passing through.

None of the real estate investors are doing incredible backyards/entertaining areas.

But if it is more expensive than bank, then I won't entertain it at all.

Only issue we had was at this point, so much time had passed with the delays that the property had a foreclosure sale date which was set for 05/25/2016.

My mother passed away and nobody was left to care for my disabled veteran step-father so my brother and I stepped in.