You could do an amendment that tenants need to vacate prior to closing if your offer was contingent on proof of on time payment and seller is unable to provide proper documentation...or like the other poster said, cash for keys, but I'd ask for a discount to assume that risk. 

You didn’t mention the discount you’re getting for the second hand furnace but it begs the question of why it would be removed from another home if it were working as intended.

If you are looking for a “great deal” though, I would be mindful that a lot of people understand the market and will probably not be willing to sell at a steep discount, but you never know.

He explained that he was giving a discount for the work because the original plumber could not finish the work and wanted to help out.

Should I buy my own paint or should I see if the painter has vendors they receive a discount from?

.- Add a washer and dryer in the bathroom Anyway...any input appreciated.

My criteria for the first investment:3 bedroom 2 baths (at least 2 bathrooms for resale value)In a decent upcoming neighborhoodIn the 150k – 250k rangeIn Bentonville, ARSome preferred qualities: 1) no major renovations, 2) have more expensive houses surrounding it, 3) fenced-in yard.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

And got it at enough of a discount that another investor could fix it up and still make a good profit.

Not only are they purchasing distressed properties at a discount, we also have firms coming in buying new builds and turning them into rental properties, which is a big win for them with the rental market being so strong.

Probably too many people at one time went out and got their license, just to get a discount.