See an attorney, ask for costs and you'll let them off in the attorney's letter, negotiation, add the attorney's fee, give them about ten days to cough it up.

If you contract enough in seller concessions you can actually get "paid" at closing for the difference between actual closing cost (negotiated between you and your mortgage broker) and contracted seller concessions (negotiated between you and the seller with your offer), provided the latter is greater than the former.

I negotiated my commissions to 4.5% instead of 6% (at least I feel I am paying out less).  

This property is off market and the seller is motivated (lost his job), so I hope to negotiate the price lower.Here's the big catch on this property.

Negotiate a small down payment so you can use your money to make the necessary repairs.  

Her goal is to "lock it up" so that the seller can't accept other offers and we can then view the property inside and negotiate for any changes if needed.  

Primarily a commercial property investor, but recently got into residential properties with 2 sfh rentals.I'm negotiating with an owner of 7 condos, part of a 30 unit complex.

Pay your private lender back a pre-negotiated fee for the use of their money.

In Ontario, Canada, we must adhere to REBBA (the Real Estate and Business Brokers Act), which does not allow some entrepreneurs to be quite as creative in their negotiations, financing, etc.From what you have described of your situation and your goals, it seems best for you to learn what you can from the course and materials, but to not actually become licensed.Another option is to take the exam(s), but not apply for your license.

Has anyone negotiated a pre-forclosure deal where you were able to get the homeowner and the lienholder to agree to allow you to assume the homeowners mortgage at a significantly reduced rate?