Small talk, showing empathy, and expressing genuine interest in their situation can go a long way in establishing trust and goodwill.Be Willing to Walk AwayOne of the most powerful negotiating tools is the ability to walk away.

I use credit cards, write checks, and pay in cash.Each situation can dictate the payment type. 

However, after receiving the survey results, I discovered that the house is located less than 1 foot over the sublot line (see attached image).Here are the options I’m considering:Rent the current house for market value (~$1,500–1,600/month) and convert the detached garage into an ADU to rent for ~$1,000/month.Relocate the house to split the lot, then sell the newly created lot (~$100,000) while renting out the existing house.Relocate the house to split the lot and build a new home on the second lot.Demolish the current house and garage, split the lot, and build two new homes.At this time, I am uncertain about the cost of relocating the house.Questions for the community:Has anyone faced a similar situation?

The units are ready, but due a personal situation I only want one.

If that is the path moving forward we will be left without a home as of 9/21/24 which will create incredible financial, mental, and physical stress on our part.

Currently situated in San Diego and can only afford rent for now because house prices in SoCal are bonkers.

My Client has following Situation: 1099 Worker; Same Profession the last 8 Years2023 1099 Gross income $87,0002022 1099 Gross Income $134,000 Looking to buy a Condo, SF, or Multi-Fam, and rent out spare rooms & Apartments in the House. 

If a landlord plans to hold the property for a while, we always recommend an annual lease, ending to align with the summer leading lesson, or staggered with their other leases depending on the situation.  

HI @David SohnSituation 1: You don't pay for your brokers fee:In this situation you are not paying for a buyers agent and they would be paid via the seller.

You need to have reserves in either cash or credit regardless of the situation. 20k can go away in a blink.