If you're negotiating directly with the seller, and he's motivated, then you might be able to get away with that and give a very small amount for the earnest money.2.

If it wasn't on the MLS and you had a motivated seller, then you could possibly play ball butt I would walk away from this.

Shouldn't a motivated seller at the very least mention his selling price? 

Here are the cold hard facts:- ARV 500,000$- Renovations (I will not know completely until tomorrow but I estimate it at 100,000$)- Apartments are empty- He owes between 60 and 70k on the mortgage- He is extremely motivated- He needs between 50 and 200k from the deal- He is open to the following: sub2 and partnership and, to a much lesser degree a straight out purchase at 250k- I have also communicated to him that I would probably bring a partner into the agreement.Thoughts from the BP community?

I.e Probate num absentee/vacant num, bandit sign num) so far what I see is bandit signs give me more calls less motivated sellers or leads, direct mailing is direct but if your letter dont read right still not a lot of leads.  

I might be a bit late on this one, but you can achieve the same outcome as a company who specializes in credit repair yourself, you just need to know what techniques they use.

It's meant to help people looking for motivation/coaching/advice in real estate investing, business, life, and more.)StrongBrook Direct (This is the Direct Sales side of StrongBrook.  

I coach creative financing where a motivated seller of a pretty house will consider terms instead of cash.This includes wraps, sub2, master leases, jv agreements with sellers, lease options, and more.It is all about the negotiation.See http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3/blog_posts/30...

I know I need a motivated seller and a buyer willing to purchase the property.

If a Seller is Free & Clear or stubborn and does not appear motivated (Gives the “I would sell for the ‘Right Price’ line”) Is there anything that we can do with them to make a deal or do we consider them a cold lead?