One biggest takeaway I had was they didn't seem to care about the "strength" of my offer as far as no inspection, finance or other contingencies.

I would probably do a contingency in the offer based on an appraisal on the property  before closing just to be sure.

If I am writing an offer local all cash for a property with no contingency versus a foreigner who has to come see it then in the sellers eyes the out of country investor is more risky.     

Does your application indicate a contingency and "the right to refuse occupancy at anytime during the application process"?

This all is, of course, contingent on the deal being good and feasible.

You can offer any deal as a cash deal essentially by not putting a financing contingency in the offer.

There's a "no financing" clause, no inspection contingencies, it's a cash auction sale via auction.com.  

Now that I'm typing out the question, I'm guessing it's a contingency in my offer?

Is there a financing contingency? 

Another is to lease option it.I think my favorite piece of verbage in a wholesale contract is the following "contract is contingent upon buyer's written approval after inspection within X days."