Thank you Scott & Andrew, both valid comments.

@Andrew R., I'm probably missing a ton of information, but this doesn't make sense.  1) If you put a lien on the property and don't take title, then you're not actually buying the property.1a) I'm not sure how a 2nd position lien puts you in a better position according to the title company.2) The entire net proceeds of the sale should be with your qualified intermediary, not just what you think is the capital gains.

Thanks for promoting MAREI Andrew - we have a monthly meeting that goes back to in person starting in July and we have a Friday networking round table - online and working on a monthly virtual meeting going forward to connect with our out of state folks

Thank you, Andrew!

Reach out to Andrew Weiner, Realty Now Property Management in Beachwood Ohio. 

Thanks Andrew!

@Andrew Syrios I was looking at the equity as well.

Andrew

Thank you very much @Andrew Syrios and @Anthoney Hanks for welcoming me to the BP forum.

@Andrew B.is likely right that they are simply saying they won't accept any reduction in price or do any repairs.