Particularly to the applicant who "sets the bar" (the one in the first 1/e that scores the highest): If they applied later (or were considered later), they'd have gotten the place, but instead get a rejection letter.

Since a divorce in general means both parties are going their separate ways, they generally want to maximize the proceeds from sale, so again, likely not a substantial discount unless it is warranted.What the OP needs is an experienced partner frankly.  

Nice bar as well :)

We see this when there are essentially two different parties living in the same residence.

If you are talking a 15 million dollar deal then obviously many of the parties are top level from the commercial brokers down to the attorneys and the buyer and the seller.It is a war back and forth to get a balanced deal and go under contract.

For my part, I am a little worried about long-term prospects in Syracuse.

Have you gone to the top of this page and typed HUD into the search bar.

We currently own the bar in Victor but lease the building with only a few months left.

You also will need someone who will sign off on your financials, when you present them to a 3rd party for loans and other reasons.One of our clients hired a CPA since the last two years.

In other words, why are you in a better position to obtain an interest in a property than the occupants and what is that advantage worth to the various parties?