I would negotiate a base pay rate and get paid extra for bigger jobs.

Instead of FSBO, why not negotiate with an agent for a reduced commission?

I say "prediction" because the property will be completely vacant when I take possession.After lots of research and time looking at costs for updating (and negotiating with the seller to make some repairs), these are the numbers I have finalized on my 9 unit MF purchase, which is closing in March.

Has anyone had any luck negotiating with an HOA to reduce delinquent dues so a house can be purchased and saved from foreclosure?

I can take my CMA's to the seller and use those FACTS to negotiate to the right price.That being said... in todays market, asking prices still seem a little inflated in most homes that are listed on the MLS.

In most cases this would be about 10K unless you negotiate something else with your buyer.

I typically charge a 6% commission on the final sales price.Commissions are not set in stone they are negotiable some as high as 10% for commercial and land.

Are they willing to negotiate like the average person might be willing too?

Assuming you try to work the short sale (by the way if you are not good with details and negotiating don't bother because SS have a lot of details, negotiating, paperwork and follow up) the bank is going to want to get a BPO or an appraisal and if that comes in at anything close to $350 I think your deal is dead.

Outside of not having a negotiating platform, a sale. bank - buyer on a single property is a non-commercial transaction with falls under the Realtor regulatory guidelines.