One of them mentioned that many of the deals that are being awarded right now are doing something very strategic, although not new by any means.He said that most of the awarded deals are now making their initial earnest money HARD on day one of the contract. 

This way you strategically keep $8k in your bank account - "since cash is king" and you get to finance the costs and escrows into the price.Example:  Suppose 204k was the sellers bottom line. a) 212 with $8k credits towards buyers closing costs & escrows = 204 net to sellerb) 204 with $0k credits towards buyers closing costs & escrows = 204 net to sellerSeller nets the same either way, so just explain to seller that you want to raise keep the credit, and bump the price to whatever price he needs to do that.  

Strategically, depending on what you can qualify for, you could buy one or more single families in a Lansdowne type area (others are Collingdale, Upper Darby, Sharon Hill, Glenolden), then take the cashflow from those to help pay for something a little more desirable for you to live in.

As you know in commercial, the numbers/formulations are more complex.

Throw a party and be strategic about your invitations.  2).  

Such strategic creativity. 

Buy the right deals, maintain a 6-7 month cash reserve as possible and form strategic partnerships to increase your buying power.

It's also important to keep in mind that house flipping is a long-term investment strategy and will require patience, consistent work, and strategic decision-making.

Back then, the term used to represent this phenomenon was 'strategic default.' 

One can sell in pieces strategically.