In Agent We Trust - How do you know?

[Joshua Tikal]

My wife and I are just about to make our first offer on a couple of BRRRR properties. We have completed the prep in reviewing comps, using the amazing BP calculators!, walkthroughs with contractors, and reviewing our financing options. We are ready to offer....

The offers will be significantly lower (30%-40%) below asking. My questions to those with the experience.

1. We have the data to support the offer but how can we ensure our offer will be represented well with the justification? I know there are success stores of talking directly to the sellers but how do you handle this with agents?

2. Both properties are listed with the same agent but different owners. Would making a package offer on both provide any advantage in pushing the listing agent in selling the sellers? (which we would love both)

In the end I'm trying to position ourselves in having the highest confidence that our offers will be sold well to the sellers.  

Any recommendations and or feedback would be greatly appreciated!