I would like to know what all qualifies as completely clean here- Electrical wiring is normal and no unlicensed modifications - Structural inspection is also clean.Seller is ready to discount the price by ~20% from market plus the cost to repaint the whole house What are other questions to ask and things to consider in this scenario?

If the new buyer defaults on payments or otherwise breaches the terms of the mortgage, it could impact your credit and financial situation.Market Demand: Consider the market demand and potential buyer pool for properties sold under subject-to arrangements.

In other words, the expense saving was rather certain but our chances of recovery on the PG seemed slim.We completed the deed in lieu over the summer and began marketing the properties immediately.

I've also been told off-market deals are often the best bet but am clueless about them... 

Or is a matter of how desperate the seller is to sell the property .... maybe it has been on the market for more than 60 days, or maybe it had a Contract fall through , and they are just ready to get it sold ?

Huntsville seems like a great market to be in!

Study the market.

@Carlos Quiros that's not typical for the hard money lenders in my market. 

Hello,I'm an investor based in Seattle seeking opportunities in markets that offer positive cash flow.

I’m leaning more towards an apartment locator, mainly because of the current housing market in Austin, there are not many properties available.