I wanted to become adept at sourcing off market deals for other investors so I could get deep discounts for them and also for myself How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

You buy a problem to get a discount.

And there's a time value of money formula or discount rate formula you can run to compare the 2 scenarios. 

I also co-host properties for a discount for clients (I have over a dozen currently) at a much lower rate than the market 20-30% which really helps.  

I bought it because I love this city for cashflow and buy & hold investing, even at that price the deal and numbers still made sense, so I didnt care about getting it at a discount.

Provide a comment explaining it.Option B that's what I used many times but sometimes going to C , ask for discounted service and ask mortgagor to add it to the loan.

However if you find the right multi family building (let’s assume a 2-4 unit, which will still qualify for a conventional 30yr mortgage) buy at a discount and are willing to put in some sweat, you should be able to gain 10%-20% immediate equity through cosmetic improvements, such as paint, carpeting, lighting, etc.

I’m not trying to be greedy and ask too much on discounts for the flips, I am literally just trying to find something profitableMy question is….

This would force them to seek out discount agents desperate for work, they would get poor representation, and everyone will suffer because of it.

Forced Apperception (BRRRR or buying at a discount) allows you to build in equity from the beginning of the investment.You will likely want to purchase through a hard money lender.