I think Jerry is a good example of someone who exercised his due diligence and found a scenario that works best for him.

Can some one share their professional view on (I) the liability concern I seem to have with a rental with a pool and (ii) Has anyone filled in a pool with dirt and would you have a ball park cost to fill a 20,000 gallon hole?

Furthermore, I'm wondering if it's possible for me to request that any offers from other buyers must come with a non-refundable earnest money deposit of $2500 (well, only refundable in the event that I exercise the right of refusal).

How flexable are the banks down there with low ball offers on the foreclosures.

I would simply play hard ball with them.

Nobody has a crystal ball.

then a lot of them are willing to play ball), but you'd be surprised at how many sellers will ultimately go along with this.I know a few investors who buy ALL of their properties will seller financing (they literally won't do business any other way).

It shows that they are in control, and getting what they are asking rather then sending a message that low ball offers are ok.

So I purchased them based on those numbers not a Cyrstal ball.

Yes we receive inquiries pretty much on a daily basis and had a few showings, low ball offers but nothing solid.We lowered the asking price to 23K and monthly lot rent is 589$.We are dumb found because a few days ago a couple came to look at a our home, loved it then proceeded to go down the street and buy a mobile home for 3000$ less then our asking price and that home had moldy carpets with a rotten floor due to water damage and walls were panel.Technically we are not in a rush to sell as we bought a new house that I am almost done renovating.