But for most buyers, the goal is to make your offer better than the other offers on the table, so you actually get the deal you are after.Look at it this way - Assume for the moment you are the seller, and you receive four offers:1.

Either way we get it done for 250ish, MAX, All the best  I guess that laborers make minimum wage in your area , and the companies pay under the table and have no insurance .   

When I was an OOS investor (originally from San Francisco, CA), I was able to take advantage of what the program brings to the table thanks to my property manager.

They ran up the mountain and just jumped down.

Some people want flash with hot tubs, pool tables, swimming pools, kayaks, and brand new.   

I feel your making a mountain from a molehill"What should I say at this point?

You can't (and don't need to) do a 1031 on your primary, so that's off the table. 

I can bring some cash and outstanding credit to the table as well for JVs, partnerships, etc.Anyway, welcome.

You need to add some art or photos that depicts the local nature, local mountains, or something special regionally. 

The first deal can feel like a mountain to climb, especially when the funding isn't falling into place.