Should I ever build up enough to have over 50% equity and only borrow under half of the LTV I want to see if I can dictate or change their loan requirements.

Local market dictates demand for investment decisions and what unit mix works best.

From what I've read, multifamily units seem to react differently than a large portion of the market due to prices being dictated by rental income and expenses, and not home prices.

Now, many will say that the "science" of direct mail dictates X, Y and Z (red ink, invitation envelopes, etc.).  

Keep in mind that the money dictates the terms and it’s up to you to clearly explain the value add you’re bringing to the table and a justification for your fees and equity.

Hello @Larry N.Yes, the Seller can dictate their terms and can refuse to close when they realize the deal is being assigned; BUT Subject To whatever the contract says. 

A homes selling price is dictated by what someone is willing to pay for it and not what was done to a neighborhood property.My opinion is based on doing an episode of Designed To Sell back in 2006 for my house in an LA suburb.

There is a flood of REO activity on/entering the market (albeit foreclosuregate is gumming things up a bit at the moment), and simple supply/demand dynamics are dictating that these houses sell cheap in many instances to clear inventory, even with agent commissions paid, and do in fact constitute outstanding deals.

what counts is if it is BELOW MARKET.additionally, your exit strategy (goal of purchase) must dictate your acquisition strategy.there's so much to get into, if you want, send me a private message.

Lenders can't lend based on what an agreement may dictate.