The seller may be an unreasonable curmudgeon who won't negotiate under any circumstances.

A lot depends on the circumstances, the market etc.

I'll work on my 2017 goals over the next couple weeks, but it will probably be more on physical and mental improvement, as that is something I have neglected lately, and want to save cash for my own deal, as I'm probably done with being a passive investor for a while, but at least have Fannie Mae cred now. 

Relationship... consider it depending on circumstances and experience in peripheral areas surrounding investing.  

In various circumstances, this might mean that they are late on their mortgages, or are otherwise distressed and in need of a quick sale.  

All things change with time and circumstance!

It is in the best interests then, to get repairs completed quickly, to minimize the cost of additional damage caused due to neglect, exposure to elements, etc.Basically, you have to decide how involved you want to be in the complex. 

The following perils are the most common perils that are excluded from DP-3 insurance coverage:• Ordinance or Law• Earth Movement• Water Damage (some may be included in the policy)• Power Failure• Neglect• War• Nuclear Hazard• Intentional Loss• Governmental Action• Mold (some may be included in the policy)Although this list contains the most common perils not insured in a standard DP3 insurance policy, make sure to check with your agent and policy for any additional exclusions.DP3 Insurance is Replacement Cost InsuranceInsurance policies are either replacement cost insurance or actual cash value insurance.

These sellers conveniently neglect to explain the back end where you then have to pay taxes on the gains that result from taking the depreciation.  

There may be other circumstances, but the point is I want it for only a short period of time