Opt 1) utilizing our savings in the brokerage account and emergency fund and pay for it all up front. 

Of course you have to factor in realtor and closing costs on top.

Would you mind sharing the cost?

Those costs are a lot higher than you might expect.

By understanding the costs you may encounter upfront, you can take control of the process.Here are just a few things experts say you should be thinking about as you plan ahead.1.

I've found that replacing the capex up front in Cleveland creates way less headaches / maintenance requests over time.

2- if there is a “problem” Will the “solution” discussed solve it in a cost effective, consumer accepted way?

How much upfront costs are typically involved in a project before you know if it's a viable project to pursue? 

Seller will be taking a 30k+ loss with this route.325k with 50K down to seller, 3 years of payments $1600/month, and a balloon payment of 215k at the end of 3 years.Benefits to me: (1) 10k less downpayment, (2) with the conventional route, the loan would be at 228k after 3 years of payments, so I will gain additional equity with the 2nd option since I will owe 215k (presumably I will have to refinance at that time).Benefit to seller: she gets over asking price, 50K upfront and $300/month of cash flow.Does this offer and structure sound reasonable?

In total it cost me about $500.Unfortunately, I was not able to reconcile the needs of my niche market with what the Capital Syndicate had to offer.