Based on the parts costs for each of the multiple control boards that could be the problem (dryer apparently has three) I think I'll opt to simply buy a new unit that I know will work rather than risk throwing good money after bad.  

Kind of a like a cash-for-keys.But if that doesn't work and he is not willing to play ball (pay late fee) then it seems pretty clear cut.

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I think the first step should be to make your personal financial statements (balance sheet and income statement), this will not only be useful should the loan officer ask for it, but will also give you an idea of where your money is going and where you can cut back on your spending.  

Yeah as I start to hear more and more about people buying houses around $50k-$80k I realize that the East Side is really not the place to do that simply because housing prices are very high.

You need to account for vacancies, capital expenditures, maintenance, management (unless you are going to handle all the units yourself - but you should still account for it in your budget), common area upkeep (snow removal, grass cutting, etc which is there, but unless some kid is coming over $25 is way low). 

I guess I would expect, they aren't to responsive to said offers simply based on the fact they could have started at a lower price.

I had to do a dispute on one of my previous homes here in SC, and got my tax bill cut in half.

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

In hindsight I would've also been better off leaving it open for assignment to cut those costs even more.