I totally agree! 

I agree, it is a horrible process for buyers. 

China collapse, China/Taiwan, China production moving to other countries, Ukraine/Russia war, Ukraine/Russia fertilizer and wheat, Panama Canal water levels, US debt versus GDP, US illegal immigration, US Baby Boomer social costs coming on line, Stock market P/E ratio.   

You can’t just take money out of the country.  

It's crucial to:Obtain detailed quotes from licensed professionals for each task, offering a more accurate cost overview.Address the importance of negotiating further with the seller if repair costs significantly exceed the agreed deduction, particularly for undisclosed issues.Prioritize hazardous repairs, like electrical issues and asbestos, which may need to be resolved and reinspected before closing.

My company has markets all over the country, but I am focused in STL MO. 

I am in the midst of negotiating a deal now, and the seller has been a tough cookie but has agreed to owner carry with a large downpayment.

I work with clients from more developed areas of the country all the time that are looking for better ROI without the same bulk of capital the big markets require just to get started. 

He has agreed to accept 30k down and carry 570k at 2% for 30 years.

@Andrew KielFrom everything I have seen throughout this creative finance series and in my limited number of creative deals, I can definitely agree that a solid Title Agent is a key member of any team.It's crazy that there are people who would actively try to make creative finance more difficult!