I met the guy and wrote an offer on the hood of my car.

However, if you learn the different options available and then figure out what they really want, you can often negotiate a killer deal.

Coaching is a great option if you're looking to take action quickly.

If you need a new job once you move, you will need an offer letter prior to closing on your new home (and you will need 6 months reserves in order to be able to use the offer letter as income). 

I’ve seen cases where the lender filed the deed in lieu, then when the borrower threatened suit offered them a cash settlement to forgo litigation.  

What's the difference between a full-service broker and a discount broker, and how does that affect the services they offer and the fees they charge?

I submitted a full-price offer of $295,000 within 48 hours of seeing the listing, and the seller accepted.

- Guest Insurance – Do you require guests to carry their own insurance, or do you use a service like Safely, Proper Insurance, or another option to cover damages?

Higher deposits might be an option to cover more damage.

In light of this, I have been exploring the possibility of pursuing creative finance options, specifically seller finance deals, as a potential means to achieve my goals.