For example, this deal does not seem to "fit" based on the 70% rule calculator which was new to us.3.Any suggestions on how we could negotiate better terms with either the bank or real estate agents?

Hire a lawyer and consider a GOOD PM if you don't want to deal with tenants.

There may be a year when we don't find one good deal and there are significant prices that have to be paid you are not always told about.

@Abraham BerkowitzI suggest you focus on making money on this deal and not on reducing future hypothetical taxes. 95% of first-time flippers lose money on their first deal once everything is accounted for.

There are always good deals around so you didn't "miss" the opportunity, at least not entirely.

One common obstacle is dealing with higher interest rates compared to traditional financing, which can impact profit margins.

Most of his deals are scams.

BP has great calculators that will help you look at the deal form strictly the numbers side.  

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I am involved in my first large deal with a silent partner.