Finding a motivated seller is always a bonus, but the numbers still have to work.

Doing so covers exposures to renting.

We utilize "free" advertising websites to gain exposure to the buying public.

Have you consulted your attorney regarding your exposure and is your rental held in an entity should she happen to have a "spell" on the stairs?

Maybe a bonus commission on successful flips or an hourly wage for writing offers.I know that there are those that will disagree with me, but it is time and work to put in offers for investors and too frequently that work pays very little or none at all.

When the cost of a new roof is less than the risk exposure from a failing roof, which would cause leaks and collateral damage as well as detracting from the homes marketability to potential tenants.

I'd give $10 option payment.An added technique is an Equity Split.You lease w option from seller for $319K at a reduced rent (get 20% spread of market rent and the rent you pay the seller).You guarantee him a minimum profit of 3% ($9,570) when you sell plus his $319K.You tell him you will add a bonus of 10% (you could offer more) of your NET profit at closing, which will be a minimum of $2000, which ever is more.

Claw foot tubs are a big bonus if they're in good shape and you have modern fixtures with them.

The appreciation is a bonus, but I did shop hard for a long time to buy under market and match my family's needs and desires.As RE investors, don't we have the knowledge needed to make money on our primary residences?

The minute I told him about it he said: If I buy it, a bonus/finder's fee is yours.