In Gary Keller’s book, Shift, he lists 25 creative options that are most common, but barely scratch the surface:- Seller Contributions- Seller-Funded Permanent Buydown- Seller-Funded Temporary Buydown- Owner Financing- Contract For Deed- Seller Second Lease Option And Lease Purchase- Seller-Assisted Down Payment- Wraparound And Assumable Mortgage- Gift Funding- Selling And Refinancing Existing Assets- Non-Occupied Co-Borrowers- Using 401(K)- Temporary IRA Transfer- Pledged Asset Mortgage- Equity Transfer And Bridge Loan- Employer-Assisted Mortgage- Lender-Funded Buydown- Fannie Mae’s “My Community Mortgage”- Running Scenarios With Automated Underwriting Systems- Adjusting Amortization Period To Lower Payment- Adjusting Interest Rates To Cover Closing Costs- State, Province, And Local Grant Or Bond Programs- Mortgage Credit Certificate- Private LendingHe said these options barely scratch the surface.

This would be a basic package with available options offered to each participating home owner..

You had many options to choose from and you chose us. 

So 22757 Charlemont Pl sold at a premium over the median price per sq ft.However, Redfin notes that "hot homes" in Woodland Hills can sell for around 4% above list price and go pending in around 15 days. 22757 Charlemont Pl sold for about 2% below its $1.9 million list price after being on the market for a bit longer at 30 days.Zillow data shows the typical home value in Woodland Hills in April 2024 was $1,257,932, up 9.6% year-over-year.

If he says no, is my only option to back out and lose the earnest money deposit ($6,000) or go forward with the purchase, knowing I'll have a $3,000 - $5,000 bill or more if I decide to do this later?

In addition my investor is exploring the option of getting a variance to add a parking spot in the backyard of the property.

Geoffrey It will cost you about $700/unit and you will typically see a break-even point at 1 year.

Realtors typically sell properties ~10% higher on average over FSBO. 

BRRRR definitley helps, you'll need that equity so you have options. 

Another option is going to be looking for off market deals, but they are going to want all cash or hard money loan, which you could do for a year and then refinance it once the property passes inspections for a long term loan.