I supposed it's all in the negotiations and estimates of the rehabbed value of the property, profit potential, etc., and would involved signed contracts, but my thinking was that maybe a flipper would like to have the profit secured going in to the deal with no realtor involved with a second sale.

But i wasn't interested in that deal.Although seller financing sounds good to me as well, I just didn't prefer the terms he gave, I supposed he'd be willing to negotiate but that's something I'd have to find out further.

It will at least open the door for negotiations to begin.I appreciate your help Joel.

If it is less than that then yes negotiate it off.

Sorry, but I find this business model truly bizarre.We know a handful of lenders who disclose nothing in advance and want to negotiate everything.

Michael Spencer If they will not allow you to buy at a discount perhaps they will negotiate favorable seller finance terms with you that will allow you to cashflow by then renting it out.

when all was said and done, they were NOT negotiable on this particular property at all and they countered at full asking price. good luck!

Depending on the number of homes you do you could negotiate a better rate.

You and the title co will have to negotiate a settlement you both can live with, or (1) engage in mediation, or (2) engage in arbitration or (3) engage in litigation.

Do this so the bank can't burn someone else and secondly, if such items scare away all the other buyers, the bank may come back to you for re-negotiations.You may want to read this thread regarding negotiations with banks.