Avoid PMI and then go to a local credit union and get a heloc after closing to gift the money back.Have this as a tool in your tool belt but pursue use of the 3.5% FHA, knowing that you will be at a competitive disadvantage if you are competing with non FHA buyers, then you can call in the favor from your gift person.Just know that if someone gifts you down payment money, your bank will require them to sign a letter stating that it is in fact a gift that doesn’t need to be paid back.

I'd love to hear others' opinions on this but I am a fan of making the house as attractive as you can to a potential buyer, even if that adds cost. 

Called a few Foremost agents in NYC and either no pickup or don't do over 3 units. :( :( 

I am not interested in actively as realtor to help home buyers but may look into helping investors for buy/sell/lease.I wanted to hear from you all who were brokers, did it add value?

He will be selling the project to buyers once completed and not interested in operating.How should I evaluate this deal from an investment point?

Their interest, like a real estate agent, is simply to churn incoming flows of money at a high rate in order to get their Commission and their cut.

They're offering a few thousand more than asking and will also pay agent fees.

However, the buyer's bank refused to fund the loan, stating they needed to conduct a full inspection—inside and out—to confirm the property still exists.

I'm an agent and investor and about 80% of my buyer clients all house hack.

Sold with extra lot for value increase Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?