Meanwhile, the sellers who are most likely to offer creative financing are normally the owners of  real estate that have issues.....condition.....low barrier/over supply market......or perhaps pricing issue, and one of these factors is why its not marketable in a arms length transaction and why creative financing would be accepted.

There have been brokerages offering flat fees and failed.

I see what you mean about offering a higher return to a potential investor, especially if they are not familiar with my character/experience in the industry. 

If you are looking to start with development I would check out these resources: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-319https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/44https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/why-investors-should-be-f...

I’ve sent the seller a demand letter, but instead of honoring the contract, they offered me money to walk away.

Never go with one offer. 

Pro Tip: Ask an insurance agent what your rate will be before you make that offer.

You can also use BiggerPockets resources to find investor-friendly lenders.## Strategies: Flipping, BRRRR, House Hacking- **Flipping:** Focus on properties that need renovation but have good potential for resale.

We take your info and we let Lenders battle for the deal offering their best options.

Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.