I would tell them why you are not accepting them.  

I assured them that if they accepted the offer they could just walk away and never lift another finger in regards to the property and move on with their lives. 

Europe has been densely populated and has a hierarchal society of owners and pwasants which is what America stood against - Germany is more elitist capitalist oriented than the US is, despite other measures of "socialism" which might be argued started with Bismark.

Imagine if 20-30% of the buying transactions disappeared, and that's a good picture of what life would be like in a stricter system in those countries that you mentioned.These subsidized loans happens largely because US social policy is mostly non-existent towards public housing or rent subsidies when compared to those other home-owning countries.

They are in the best position to accept a deeper discount on a ho-hum note, a default or a slow pay as well as a performing note.    

If anyone is interested in a forum where to socialize and network with other investors, there is a monthly meet up in the San Diego Area of which I am proud to be a member.

I understand the need for a seller to avoid buyers who are not serious, but they could easily keep marketing and accept back up offers during the 1st buyer's due diligence phase  in case the buyer flakes on them. 

So here's what I was thinking.I have strong skills in:Wordpress Web DesignECommercePodcasting & Video Production & EditingWriting/Blogging (I'm published)Social Media Branding & MarketingEmail MarketingMobile TechnologyPhotograpy EditingAnd of course Recruiting and Business Consulting (I did a lot of startup advising)Here is the problem.

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