I offered $100,000 (buyer paid closing costs)and he paid $115,000.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

For fix & flips and rentals, what creative strategies have helped you close deals?

If you had the money to close you shoulda have just closed on it when the guy flaked.

As you have really good credit, you would be getting close to floor rates (mid 6s).

This past Friday I closed on my first rental property.

Account Closed I am  looking at a duplex with a third attic unit in Cleveland. 

Happy to make a connection for you.Your commission and split will be laid out by your managing broker.

Everyone knows, time is very important in ensuring a good closing. 4.

The Sellers Agent said the Seller would fix the issues after the closing date and that we would be able to choose all the contractors.