In addition to this, the deposit gives you access to the following:a.Advanced Deal Analysis Software – enter the purchase price, rehab costs and After Repair Value and we’ll give you a comprehensive break down including costs, net profit, and potential cash to close.b.Access to Proof of Funds – 24/7c.Contracts and Checklistsd.Additional Tools & Resources to help you avoid common pit falls in evaluating, rehabbing, negotiating and reselling the property.e.Your first evaluation is covered with the deposit.f.If the needed funding is more than 70% but it’s still a profitable deal, we’ll work with you to potentially wholesale the property and still make money on the deal.g.The remaining $1850 is rebated back to you once you resale your first property.8.Just like every other Hard Money Lender, one of the biggest challenges is helping new investors get dialed in on establishing accurate After Repair Values.

The seller is little more than a "gatekeeper" at that point.There are some guidelines around on how to successfully negotiate a short sale with a lender.

I have extensive sales and negotiating skills, a big sphere of influence and a very strong work ethic.

If tenants want out early, you can let them out of it, enforce the lease terms strictly, or negotiate something in between.

Would I have to pay full price to negotiate such a thing?

The husband and wife are willing to negotiate on price but they did mention that they expected to get around 205k.

Then I'll be starting with the fun part (marketing and negotiating)

Everything is negotiable.

In most cases, one can negotiate with a seller to help cover closing costs of title co and escrow people I know are good - even if they have a 'preferred provider' as I'm sure you know as an agent. 

I would use him when it was good for me to use him at a rate  negotiated with him.Your rent for this apartment is $500.