If you're not getting at least four different interest rate and fee structures from your lender, then ask for more options or find another lender. 

I am trying to come up with a scenario/structure that would be beneficial for me in the long run, as far as not taking profits in the immediate future, and beneficial for a partner in the short(er) term.

If the walls you want to remove are not load bearing, you don't need a structural engineer for this project.

I think if you are just restoring an existing structure you will not have the problem. 

My thoughts are that once you've determined what their motivation is for selling and you've structured the deal to best meet their needs and solve their problem, you want to give them the solution to their problem (your contract AND offer letter explaining the contract) ASAP.

I need advice on how to make a deal happen.Currently a homeowner owes $1.3M on a loan and has stopped making payments on it for past 10 years.  Property is located in New York, which is known for their long foreclosur...

Those scary looking guys with neck tats that work on the large upright structures of steel at a refinery.

Its exactly what he looks for, I dont mind helping the guy but is there a way to structure it so that I can get a finder's fee?

I was thinking of allocating the profit share in a way that was 50/50 but put the LPs at 19% to avoid this, but it I would feel weird being an LP in the structure.

He’s like her to stay, but understands that the market rents are much higher.I’m wondering your thoughts on how to structure a deal to keep her in the unit at a slightly higher rent, but push for a discount on the asking price.Any ideas of an innovative strategy that could be a win-win?