Realize that many buyers are retailers willing to pay higher than the price listed.

I wanted to buy a MF but after some research I decided that any winning bid would be too high, and realized that winning 2-3 SFH would be better - which it turned to be better.

There's multitasking, and there's chaos...what you just wrote is what I would describe as chaos.The first thing you need to do is to realize your time is the most valuable asset you have. 

He may simply be realizing that this guy is about to "fall" off the roof and then come after you and your house, kids college funds and retirements. 

I didn't realize there were more requirements to receive an exclusion in under two years.

@Dave Molesky IMO, it ultimately depends on what your goals are and what investments you want to be involved in.

Ultimately, she took the cash offer because she was in poor health. 

What I am realizing is that discount points and closing costs itself is accounting to around 4-5k.

@Nicholas AiolaI didn’t even realize you could do a partial exchange!

I researched several turn key companies when starting out, and went on the buy list with one of them but every deal was at least 10k over value for the area so ultimately I just purchased a duplex from MLS and just on board it with a PM.