What was the outcome?

The most likely outcome here....just speaking from experience.

Put 5% down is mutually beneficial as you only had to put less than 2% down. 

Unfortunately as good as TurboTax and other online softwares are, they don't always pick up the most beneficial items with rentals.

What was the outcome?

While this isn’t ideal from a transparency perspective, it’s a foreseeable outcome when the regulation doesn’t directly impact flipping economics.The Bottom Line: While AB 968 may promote transparency in theory, its real impact will likely create more complexity and hurdles for sellers of distressed properties and newer market participants rather than significantly altering the business strategies of established flippers.

But consultants are paid regardless of outcome.  

What was the outcome?

If this works well we could partner up in other deals Is this beneficial for us to partner although the house is running and making a profit?

- **Stay Engaged**: Keep the lines of communication open and express your continued interest in the property, even if he needs time to think it over.By approaching the seller with empathy, clear benefits, and a willingness to listen, you can effectively plant the idea of seller financing and potentially create a mutually beneficial arrangement.