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Amanda G. Win-win for an elderly seller?
1 March 2018 | 4 replies
Anyone have other ideas I could use to sweeten the deal for him? 
Dana Kelley How to compete with all cash offers?
9 October 2016 | 10 replies
When selling, I always prioritize cash offers unless the financed buyer sweetens the deal.
Luba T. Signed a contract but seller is passed away
11 October 2017 | 4 replies
You either sweeten the deal or ask for EMD refund.
John C. Offer--repair contingency only if cost exceeds a certain limit
19 July 2019 | 5 replies
I want to offer less than asking price, but sweeten the pot by letting the buyer know that I'm not going to push hard on repairs unless there's something really wrong with the house. 
Bob Romano Deposit on a cash offer?
24 November 2017 | 31 replies
Unless you are planning on getting out of the deal without reason it would make sense to put an EMD in to sweeten the deal.
Jonathan G. How to pitch to large investor?
16 May 2016 | 9 replies
I will try and give you the best breakdown of the deal and maybe you can give me some options to maybe sweeten it or not lose it but at the same time of course I want to make as much as I can.  
Tandi H. Owner Financed deal suggestions needed
19 June 2018 | 3 replies
Any suggestions on ways to sweeten the pot for her?  
Jeremy Mahan Need Advice! Refinance Current Rental or Purchase a New One?
18 January 2017 | 11 replies
If your cash out of the building is 1.3 times the mortgage payment, you should be fine (that is what they call the Cash to Debt ratio), assuming that you own this in your name or you co-sign the note with the owning LLC, your income will sweeten the pot for the bank, if you have a ratio of 1.3 or above and the bank says no to an 75% LTV ratio, go to another bank.
Brandon Cao Assuming an FHA Loan - PMI Carried Over/Able to be Removed?
4 August 2014 | 7 replies
Assumptions will definitely sweeten the pot for a buyer-seller transaction particularly when I locked in such a favorable interest rate.  
Matthew Parent wholesale or rent to own? 1st Deal
18 March 2014 | 1 reply
You can tell what the property looks like but you must know what market rates are.If you are going to be a wholesaler, please learn what investors want, what is market cap rates, and what are going rental rates.I think owner financing sweetens the deal if it is under market rates.