Finally I call up ajmadison and ask them to price match the fridge from Amazon, the range from HD, and the DW from Bob's House of Appliances, Fish & Chips and Auto Insurance.Other than clearance sales or damaged items, this method should provide the lowest price possible.

If you are using a private lender, Uncle Bob, etc, this can be a great strategy. 

@Bob Prisco the guy a jerk sorry for my language.

We have excellent credit (800s) and can provide the necessary cash/capital reserves to meet the payment requirements.Will appreciate any feedback or first hand experiences.Thanks,Bob

Bob,Balloon payments are not forbidden or against the law.  

Originally posted by @Bob Bowling:Originally posted by @Cody L.:    I don't think an SJ place at $300k/door on an apartment has room to go up as much.Like a broken record. 

Here in Cedar Rapids Bob Miell was at one point the largest private landlord in Cedar Rapids...he owned approximately 80million dollars worth of real estate.

Patrick, this will not help in your situation since you and your partner would have to agree to this at the start.One great way of breaking up a partnership when one partner wants out is for Adam to make an offer to Bob for Bob's shares.

@Beau Pearson As @Bob Okenwa said, state and local regulations will rule, but here in MA, it's common for tenants to pay first, last, security and in many cases another month to cover commission.Look at an average $1800/month and they have to cough up $7,200 to move in.It does seem like a lot, but that's the cost of housing these days.

With someone else along with me I would likely say something along the following: "Well Bob and Sally, I have taken your repair list requests seriously and assessed each item.