It opens up great opportunities in other niches. right now I am staying in the college station zip codes but would explore Bryan I suppose.

There's a code violation lien that increases 25 dollars a day as a punitive fine by the city to add pressure to get the house up to code.

You could ask the seller for more time, but in my (limited) experience if a seller is willing to sell you their house for enough of a discount that you can flip it to a wholesaler and still make a profit, that seller mostly likely wants to close asap. 

is that I may be able to get the property at discount since it has sat on the market with no sale.

However, my feeling is this - banks may be much more willing to move this type of property (oil and septic) for a larger discount with no contingency, cash offer.

The key is to get them at a discount compared to a single family home to cover the expense and hassle of dealing with the hoa.

Don't expect any discounts because you've been a rental tenant.

And that is what is needed if your going to buy a home at discount or pre foreclosure etc. and your skill set can be what you learn and then what you craft for your PERSONALITY not one size fits all.But there are certain trigger lines.. you have to learn to not sell past the close .. you have to know when to shut up.. you have to be able to lead them to the conclusion you want.. and again ASK for the order...

I do remember that they put an access code at the main entrances and once you entered... you walked down old hallways that still looked like an old school hallway with the condo entrance doors to the left and right.  

You will have to discount it but at least you will have or he will have some money to move on to a deal where he can make a better decision and selection of a property that will produce a better outcome from a profit view point.