The reason the buyer has the resources, and you may not is a result of you believing that making a decision to put some skin in the game (ie... the money) should be able to be influenced by someone who has no intention of putting their own skin in the game. 

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

It'd be a long game for sure.

I let them go for a couple hours and stew, then one threatens to call Code Enforcement... oh boy, another code enforcement game.   

I've been putting away capitol for quite some time and now ready to jump in the game.

That's right it stands to reason why it helps to look at the larger picture and perform a analysis on the economy and the understanding the economics is is just a guessing game believe me I study economics Wharton School of Business:)                                                                                                                       Have a great day

I just refi'd with @Chris Mason (no relationship, no stake in the game, met him on BP on Jan 29 and closed a refi a week ago) and recommend him for CA loans, he has a handy google sheet he can web share with you and walk through all the numbers and scenarios.

4) Get in the game some how: Buy something, find a deal and partner, volunteer to learn about construction, etc.

Those are Vermont, maybe yours are different.Seriously, this is all a game. 

@Caleb SmithI talked to my banker and a couple other real estate agents about this not too long, wondering what the extent of the FHA game was.. similar to you.