We have seen people sham sell where they listed it above market or had agent not respond. 3.

You may hear folks also say the phrase “no landing,” referring to the Federal Reserve being able to avoid a recession but inflation remains.

Based on these circumstances, and also just in general, I'm wondering how investor-friendly agents out there approach sellers that have a home that is too overpriced for a fix-and-flip situation? 

Don’t go by what an agent or your family friend says it’s worth.You need to do a lot more due diligence before even thinking about making an offer.

To evaluate properties, negotiate agreements, and successfully navigate the purchasing process, make use of the invaluable tools, market data, and insights that your licensed real estate agent has access to.

More than just a title agent and an escrow agent.   

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

To reiterate above, the variable rate is not the issue, it's the attempt at new terms with punishment attached if not accepted.FWIW, if I recall correctly from 5 years ago, my loan officer casually mentioned that the loan will be "in-house" which I understood him to mean is not a federally backed loan and they are lending directly, but I didn't ask for clarification.Maybe my loan address was included by mistake for this mailing because of that categorization, but still, gahh.

That buyer agent commission is advertised on the MLS.

Know good agents,  property managers. contractor that can walk the property.Etc.