Together, we negotiated favorable terms with the seller, ensuring a beneficial deal.

So, if your repairs significantly increased it's quality or condition, it may contribute to a more favorable outcome. 

I have such favorable rates with the seller financing.

Rates and terms are generally more favorable. 

He seemed willing to do whatever to get the unit, putting up all the money for a year and extra security deposit, but he did sound a little "car salesman" so that didn't work in his favor.  

One way to look at it, is that the monies you would have paid in taxes could essentially be a down payment if structured favorably.

Cash Plan to refinance when rates are more favorable How did you add value to the deal?

SBA loans feature favorable terms, such as low down payments and longer repayment periods, and are partially guaranteed by the SBA, reducing the lender's risk.SBA 504 Loans: Another SBA program, the 504 loan program, provides financing for the purchase, construction, or renovation of owner-occupied commercial real estate or heavy equipment.

Both cities have been experiencing growth and are considered favorable for real estate investors.When narrowing down your options, it might be helpful to create a scoring system based on your criteria.

I would only rent to friends and family I trust 100% and even then I am probably giving them a break or cutting them some slack because they have a temporary situation.I would really only do it as a favor.