You are simply encouraging them to help themself.The more thoughtful and strategic you are in your presentation with potential investors, the more often you will win!

I knew in advance that I was buying this with a problem tenant and I am getting a credit at closing (my location is still very competitive and it is the only way I could win the offer).  

In the last 6 months, I have discovered real estate investing through the usual gateway book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, and have been consuming everything I can (especially bigger pockets podcasts!).

They will all most likely be base hits, but that's how you will win the ball game.

Eviction is more expensive for you, could take a lot more time if the tenant decides to fight you in court, and the tenant may win the court battle, not you.

@Megan R. that’s only part of the equation in what I’ve been discovering.. get a good realtor.

I'm in it to win it and there is no stopping me from success!

Yes, I wish I would have discovered BP years ago.

I also heard a podcast with a woman that purchased a foreclosure for $70,000 only to discover it had a $120,000 lien that she couldn't afford, so she lost the property and her $70,000.People can be successful, but you need to really educate yourself on what to expect, how to research the property, etc.

Even if it’s non-conforming there is always an appeal processes to get a variance and if you talk the them in the right way they can give you a good sense of what your chances are of winning the appeal.