And then refinance it and buy another in 3-4 years.

I think it depends on the uniqueness of the house and neighborhood....if there isn't comps to support it...you are solely banking on someone buying ONLY because of FLW.I would surely get some second opinions no matter what@Peter Martinson

I am buying a 20 Just east of Butte currently and access is the primary thing I look at. 

here are some questions for you.do you have a buy box? 

In this county there was only 1 McDonalds that close and it closed to move a block away at a traffic light, from there former location in the middle of the block not at a traffic signal. 

I’m hoping to invest in a buy & hold property using a HELOC from my primary home as the down payment.

Buying Subject To implies a lender is already on the property.

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Overall, I think you probably just had some bad luck and if you keep at it, you'll find a property that doesn't have another offer from someone buying for cash.

I kicked the tires on WI and MI a few years ago before ultimately buying in Maine.