The assumption is that there are multiple years of tax returns and income statements to show that it's being operated profitably and with a comfortable contingency.  

As someone to help walk you through the process - contract, contingencies, title work, etc. - and split the deal.

You can always put in the contract 'purchase contingent of analysis of financials and physical inspection of property'. 

This is one where you would want to be careful with your loan contingency.

Fidelity Creditor Service has offered to attempt to collection debt on a 50% contingency fee.   

Basically a clause that makes the offer contingent on either getting financing or approval from partner(s) - the "partner" would be your end buyer - which gives you a way to void the offer if you can't move the contract. 

Make offer with inspection contingency (attempting to leave myself an out if my rough estimate isWAY off)5. 

The short sale addendum to the contract basically states the following:Your earnest money is due right awayThe bank has 90 days to review your offer (the timeline is negotiable, but in Florida the default contract option is 90 days)Your clock for inspections, financing, and appraisal contingencies doesn't start until you get notification of bank approval3.

They may ask you to waive any contingencies to closing in order to proceed.

And what kind of contingencies did you put in your contract?