Once you find them create a win-win scenario for the both of you. 

If you win the bid you have to pay right away in the form of cash/cashier's check.  

Workers bought into the vision of making something great and we all win in the end. 

I had the same thing happen to me, but the property just went back to auction and I was able to win it again.

The buyer simply might have done this as a stall tactic to win the deal.

It was a win, win, win for all parties involved.

I did the numbers so I could see how break-even or a little less I would be.That being said, you might be right that it might be a blessing with the bank giving me a hard time, however, I'm also banking on the fact that after 3 years and she still couldn't get her credit act together, we might just have a great rental property ... and if my sister-in-law could rent out the two remaining bedrooms for students @ $600 a piece, she would be laughing on her way to the bank and we'll have a win/win situation for all of us.Again, thanks for the advice ... much appreciated.Alex

If that is a winning strategy for you, stick to it. 

I saw an ad on craigslist about a burned up house in north canton ohio. I texted the seller, got the address and did a drive by. it was about 1900 square feet, 4 bedroom 1 bath, with a detached 2 car garage. the house...

When you get out of administrative hearings and get to court, in real estate matters, my guess would be that the regulators win 85-90% of the time.