I’ve been doing well since raising the rent this past May—looking back, I’m glad I made that move, as it’s helped me stay afloat financially.I currently have a few potential buyers who’ve submitted offers around 85-90% of the property’s recent appraisal value.

Aloha, In a market where the sale-to-list price is 97.9%, homes sold above list price is 18.7%, and homes with price drops is 51.4%, I’m exploring how to respectfully submit an offer with a 30% to 50% discount on the listing price.Beside from the following actions, are there any additional steps I can take to ensure my approach is considerate to both the seller and my agent?

@Ludwig Koeneke There is an appraisal form type that you can order which gives both the AS IS value as well as the After Repaired Value based on the scope of work proposed that you submit. 

I.e. even though you need to submit draws for any rehab funds, you will get charged interest on the full amount each month.  

If the heat is working and she submitted a fraudulent service request, bill her.

talking to the Bank its going to be far and few between that the mortgages these folks are taking sub to is still owned or controlled by the "Bank" the loans were sold within months of origination and maybe MERS has it ( sliced and diced) and for sure your dealing with a servicer.. who is not going to negotiate one bit.. now if you happen to have a sub to with a portfolio lender and you can actually talk to someone who is a decision maker thats different but I submit those loans will be a small fraction of the deals being done.

I had this come up on a house I was submitting an offer on.

I still don't have permits after a fire and things were submitted in March for applications.

The sellers have not been responsive when asked to provide that information, which is why I was wondering if it's a typical practice prior to submitting an offer. 

Oh and I am currently submitting various properties in Los Angeles to private and hard money lenders.