In this case the sellr will be losing about 6% less then you agreed to get them paid.You should have the deal under contract, in escrow with your choosen title company and the title company will have this as a pending property automatically preventing the buyer from purchasing with out you.Also a factor is if the buyer is represented by a Realtor are the buying cash or conventional.

Another factor and probably the most important factor is having a lender who is able to help you realize your dreams.Most realtors have a lender they work with.

What can be a discriminating factor is the degree that such funds are likely to continue in the future over the term of a contract.

One thing you need to factor is, qualifying for the new home, you're buying as an occupant in a different state.  

There are a couple of factories nearby - very blue collar. 

Also include a vacancy factor. I

@Jon Deavers lol I'm not too far from the factory...a York landmark :)

She finally won once and I have to admit it was my favorite house of all time.Of course price is a top factor, I need to buy at a price that will allow me to bring the important things current.

@Krystal Richardson If you are sending out numerous letters to numerous leads, instead of splitting hairs on this detail, the most important factor is to get the letters out and get the ball rolling so that you aren't holding up the process for the relatively small detail, splitting hairs so to speak.I am always interested to see how the probate play works out.

I know a key factor is being able to add value to increase rents and such.I would imagine that like all other deals it would depend on the numbers being in my favor.