I've spent the last few years getting my finances and credit in excellent condition so I can finally get into real estate.

If multiple offers on the table, clean and simple, even at potentially lower price, will often win the bid.

He would rather have good monthly payments than a big down pmt.I'd like to put together a win win proposal.Owner will carry--- all that needs to be worked out are the terms.

When you earn something through hard knocks you appreciate it more and hold on tight through past learning experiences to not go back to that place again.This is why many with an inheritance or winning the lottery etc. are broke after a few years.

May the best man win.

For example, if you have an LLC and in the course of work for the LLC, you accidentally drop a hammer on your neighbor's Lamborghini, he can sue the business and potentially win a judgement against the business.

Excellent perspective.

For example the web page of the property record from the property appraiser's site, a pdf of the comps, an excel spreadsheet of the bid, pictures etc.

We both ended up winning since we both ended up saving some money.

Jon Holdman, excellent suggestion regarding the air compressor!