A property in my target area was being sold on MLS and negotiated as a short sale by an investor.

Yeah we're trying to work with the developer too who's still in negotiations with the bank (plot is in receivership)I'm going through the city (Denver) site for zoning contacts now. thanks a ton!

As far as 3rd parties go, what constitutes a "good negotiator..." ?

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to negotiate your terms on borrowing?

Depends on your purchase contract, however, if you can, you need to hold up closing and potentially re-negotiate or at least find out what the final permit process will entail.

I ended up offering $62k, which kept me above the other investor and left some room for a wholesale fee, but not much opportunity to negotiate.

I have learned in SFU that my strength is building a pipeline of sellers, negotiating and finding funds.

Is there any way to negotiate the loan with the bank to bring it current for less?

but came in VERY handy in my recovery efforts) and finally negotiated a $500/mo settlement until paid... the judgment was for about $3500.

If he has, great, leave it in the expenses as a negotiating item while knowing that it is an expense that won’t recur.