What to offer, and how to do it

[Bill Haldenby]

Hi All. I have been looking at a duplex for sometime.(I am new to this btw)   Located in a soso market but booms in the summer. House has been on the market for quite sometime, originally at 349,000 now 299,000. old historical mansion, 3 bedrooms, keep up fairly well, with a separate entrance 3 rd for 1 bedroom apartment.  Could use a roof but most is just remove carpet and paint. good hardwood under. They are selling with a terrible agent how does little work and tells you whats wrong with the place, maybe whgy it's been on so long. I have looked at it, and in the construction business, I don't see anything that scares me.  Ok long story just to ask, I've done my numbers and can make a go of this at 250-260,000   How do I set up an offer to not insult but to end up in that range? Any thoughts very welcome.