They have a firm image in mind of what they want, but a whole set of circumstances that will encourage them to take what they need.

Be a veteran yourselfVA loans are generally for only the veteran, veteran and spouse together or the surviving spouse of a veteran under certain circumstances.

But there could always be specific circumstances where a hold of less than (or more than) a year might be appropriate. 

If they didn't make that repair per the contract what else did they neglect to fix correctly?

On the other hand, I would agree with where Karl is headed, and that is that there may be some legit extenuating circumstance that has led to this unique position.

Several times a year I will get a deal where I spent 2-3 years following up with a seller before their circumstance warranted selling at my price.- the same follow up principles apply to direct mail as well.

I think New Construction gets a bad rep in the investor community because it's hard to add value like you can on an old, neglected property.

I do have a clause that says damage or neglect I’m not responsible, but nothing really speaking specifically to general wear and tear breakdowns like I hadThank you in advance for feedback

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In very limited circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family houses sold or rented by the owner without the use of an agent, and housing operated by religious organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.Is it a SFH you rented without the use of an agent?