I'm looking to add another property that I found, but am short a bit of cash to be able to do an all cash deal on it (I do have some time to get it, ~ 30 days).I think my best bet right now is to refinance either my duplex, or SFR that have no liens on them and use that cash, does that seem like the best option to you all?

And, I'll bet he'll telling his cell mates that he's a "victim."

That's a factor you can adjust, offer maybe 75% to try to win but once you start offering 80%+ you may end up working for free.  

Probably your best bet is Los Angeles. 

They may be asking $260k, but given the situation I’m willing to bet they would accept a lower offer.

I mean from what I am perceiving, the 2-4 units have much lower (buy & sell) turnover and typically (at least on the open market) the units are sitting out there for many months or even years without much price adjusting.

Best bet for you would be the Eastern Mass REIA in Rockland (2nd meeting in Taunton).  

When the price is too high relative to repairs, but still below market, your best bet may be a subject to / wrap to take over ownership on terms with no money down.

But knowing people and money, I'll bet there is a small group of people who meet at least once a month to talk about property and investments.  

I’ll share my estimates of the numbers (based on what was provided and my own adjustments) along w/ an update on our negotiations.Asking price: $249,0005-unitC-class neighborhood.