Those are spray and pray techniques that don't fit with sellers right now because sellers/owners are sitting on a very low rate and don't want to move to go up 4-5 points on their rate.Listings aren't a start now thing as well.

This project highlights how purchasing from motivated sellers, making strategic renovations, and selling to retail buyers can lead to successful outcomes.

After staging, it was sold to a retail buyer for a strong profit, demonstrating the potential for significant returns by buying from motivated sellers, renovating strategically, and selling at retail.

This strategy showcases how buying directly from motivated sellers, renovating strategically, and selling retail can yield substantial financial gains in a relatively short time frame.

We are considering the following options:-I purchase the property from my aunt – Perhaps we can do seller financing to reduce fees?

Most brokerages will pay around 25% of their commission when you refer a buyer/seller.

Seller wants $160,000 cash out which leaves $50,000 in equity for the buyer.I had a taker from CA but he couldn't come up with the cash.I was not aware of anyone that understands that kind of deal.  

You could also try to find a seller who wants to do seller financing and take a risk on you, which would be challenging to find.

Sourced through the MLS and negotiated heavily with the seller to get price reductions and credits at closing How did you finance this deal?

Depending on the seller, you may sweeten the deal, by letting them know that they don't immediately need to cash out, or can partly cash out.