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The 20 year amortization period gives you a lower payment while the five year balloon protects the lender from having their money tied up at a low rate.Finding a new lender is key. 

Nothing wrong with that.This may be a drastic solution, but it might be the way to go.You need two new tenants.Don't renew the lease (no incentive), and cash-for-keys (help them get that car out too).You're planning a full renovation, right?

@Tom HunterI can't help directly but if you put Fort Collins and other key words related to the area you are interested in more people will likely see it.

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If you do not, this sounds like a potentially very rough way to learn about them.To me the key phrase in your post is "they can't get a loan because of their credit score".

Like @Rick Pozosthe key is finding the deal!  

The key here is flexibility.

Best of luck,  networking and buyers are key for wholesaling. 

Also, try to get to know the area as best you can - it makes a big difference when looking at properties when you are used to the home values in the area  - Another key piece of advice that wish I had when I first started out was to start networking with other investors as soon as possible - not just online - but in real life - sit down and have lunch - maybe offer to take them out for coffee and pick their brain - you would be surprised how much you can pick up on in a casual conversation with someone who does this for a living  - the insight simply unbeatable.