I don't recommend buying any deals FROM them (because they will already be taking the cream off the supposed future profit), but maybe a Joint Venture type of arrangement? 

If the buyer doesn't have an agent, I would guess that you'd probably at least be able to at least come to an arrangement with your agent to take a reduced commission, since otherwise they would be basically getting a double commission for very little work.Also, just bear in mind that if they do make any of these adjustments for you, they are doing you a favor.

@Jeremy Pace  thank you for all the of the information, if i want to do a lease option deal, i would have to arrange that with the seller.  

A wholesaler colleague I think you can trust is Ryan Dossey  He may be able to work out an arrangement with you as you get started.  

For example, if transferring the utilities costs to the tenants saves you $10K/year, and the new arrangement calls for rents totaling $5K less per year, you have saved $5K.

We had a respectful conversation and I decided to walk.During this time I was arranging to have different specialists come out for estimates.

I'm currently out of state so I find it very convenient for me to be able to put the service request in online immediately after my tenant reports an issue, and they arrange for a reputable local company that they have a contract with to come out and assess the issue.

Just trying to get feedback on my terms to know how they stack up against similar arrangements.

If appraisal doesn't come in - they have to put more money down (just something to consider).2) Cash is king - you are freeing up your capital3) Spring is always a good time to sell with all the flowers are in bloom!

You should absolutely discuss what should happen if you get into a fight and end up not speaking to each other - stranger things have happened no matter how long you have known them.It sounds like this would be a short-term living arrangement, and you would each own the half you started out with.