:)  I think its possible to make good money in real estate and not contribute to pushing artists further outside the city but that's another post for another day. 

Our deal was he was giving me the 3000 as a gift and I was going to sell my old car for about the same exact price m. 

Just let your realtor know your reasoning so he/she does not give push back about writing a low offer.When making an offer, just make sure all of your numbers are lined up for closing costs and any appliances you will have to purchase.

Also property you purchased the title report for can be pushed back.

Take some time chatting (not about the house) just trying to establish a personal connection and see if you can get an agreement from there.Id recommend bring a blank purchase contract that could be filled out there but dont push the seller into agreeing to something they are not comfortable with. 

If they stay, you get renovated rate already and can do the flooring and paint when they move, if they ever do.Third option is to push rents to near the renovated rate as leases roll. 

Bigger Pockets books and Podcasts pushed me towards joining this platform.

Thank you to everyone who has been a long time contributor as you are the ones who have helped push me into real estate in the first place!

This will allow me to keep paying down while also helping to push forward the next property.

You should push forward on the late rent, that's concrete, easy to prove.