I'm glad this approach works for you but you are the exception because 99.9% of buyers haven't done enough deals to do this successfully in my experience.

It gives you some insight into how to calculate and also pay contractors in order to have a successful project.

Dear members of the community,I am reaching out seeking advice from local agents in the LA area (or in general) regarding a real estate venture I am currently negotiating.

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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.

I wanted to wait until after I'd owned the property for a year (tax purposes), but after that time, the negotiations fell through with the buyer. 

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

This is why consulting with a certified accountant is essential to your financial success. 

Everything in real estate is negotiable.

Typically the interest rate is a point or more above conventional, and down payment is over 25%, at least in my experience but buyers and sellers negotiate whatever they can of course.