Creative offers in a Sellers Market

[Javonn Musgrove]

Hi BP,

I'm a novice investor planting my roots in Pittsburgh, PA. Just recently, I submitted, and lost, my first offer. I'm okay with that because of the experience and what I learned from my mentor(dad) and realtor. Most importantly I learned how to analyze a deal, understand the numbers at what my numbers were. And we stuck to our numbers and I did not get emotional about it. Lost to an all cash offer with no contingencies, risky IMO,our offer was all cash as well with a inspection contingency. 

In short, my question is In which ways or where can you get creative with offers but staying true to your criteria and number in a sellers market?

Thanks in Advance!