Since the decision and it became common knowledge investor now bid up these properties until the risk is no longer worth the minimal discount you will receive. 

I eventually settled with Train Agents, INC due to the support and the very nice military discount I received.

So while you should absolutely try to negotiate package deals, you can also get a steep discount come tax time utilizing this method - just another wrinkle to consider. 

One last suggestion is to make it a policy to purchase at a minimum of a 10% discount. 

I recently became aware of a house near my work that MIGHTbe acquired at a significant discount. 

If you're handy, and ready to DIY, you will almost certain get it for less than $300, and you'll have opened the door to discount supplies in the future.  

With inspection if you choose the person you usually can get a discount for the second property when the first does not work out.Everything is generally negotiable to your comfort level.

I was going to offer the bank $5,000 for it, a discount of 80% from  listed price.

One example of a political statement that I would be referring to would be putting something on your web page about supporting our police officers, and possibly even offering a discount off of their rent if you where a landlord. 

And there called REO properties real estate owned  then there was something like the bank has the option to wholesale several properties and sell them to another company (discounted).