Potential for manipulation: Some agents may be using this argument to discourage sellers from allowing buyers and their agents to negotiate commissions directly.3.

If you want out, you have to either sell low enough where the numbers make sense or one of these other creative strategies.

Located after a letter writing campaign and purchased directly from the seller without a real estate agent.

Some of those Maryland/DC pages will have experienced investors that can point you in the right direction for local lenders.Hope some of that helps.  

What creative strategies have you found successful?

@Jeff Hines - go with a direct lender and spread that $150K over multiple properties. 

Then use the extra roommate rent income to pay down your mortgage and look to refi to a lower payment in the future (3-5 years) - so it cashflow when you move out.You could also choose the smaller unit and STR the other unit to generate more cash to pay down your mortgage and refi, so it cashflows when you move out.Bottom line: you'll have to get creative to solve your cashflow challenge!

https://www.remax-centralamerica.com/costa-rica/ojochal/inco...Again, this link does a good job of showing and describing what I’m working with… I am not selling anything directly to anyone here.

Keep studying and stay creative!

My friend stepped in, struck a deal, and got the property at a fantastic price.Targeting Heirs Directly: Probate attorneys are great, but another angle is reaching out to heirs directly.