That is the point of putting up a deposit in the first place to forfeit it in a situation like this.

I actually had to get enough units where I could offer tenants multiple housing options when I purchased properties rented at way under market rates and then (an embarassing number of times) personally watch tenants that would "suffer" from a rent increase turn down smaller (but nicer places) or  nicer places in a less prestigious zip code (sometimes only minutes away) before I realized that I was hampering my ability to earn a living in order to subsidize the lifestyle choices made by a some random stranger that happened to live in a property I bought.

They have been increasing rents but I am expecting to receive rent roll and T-12 soon.Wonder any creative ways to structure a deal in this situation where seller is wanting a higher price than what NOI brings in.Thank you! 

There are multiple options depending on your end goal, capital position, long term/short term strategy etc.. 

@David Mueller I love using HELOCs, and have done this strategy multiple times over my career.

You know your financial situation the best. 

38% of agents are placed in situations where they have feared for their safety.  11% of agents have been a victim of a violent crime while conducting their business.We do an in office, or a coffee shop consult.

I've been considering acquiring a fix-and-flip property situated on a large acreage, with enough land to potentially split into lots.

Real estate investors have a variety of financing options available to them, depending on their financial situation, investment strategy, and the type of property they're interested in.

I would speak with an attorney inthe area to get worse case situation.