As important as having the note, one must document their ability to negotiate the note.

Hi everyone,I've been negotiating with a bank on an REO.  

Any tips on negotiating in general?  

Then get good at sales and negotiation.

I would start by reading and learning as much information as possible about: negotiation, wholesaling, and any number of real estate focused books. 

Plus the closing cost can be negotiated to where the buyer pays closing or even credit the closing.

Second, the closing date is negotiated between the buyer & seller, and is somewhat dependent on how quickly a title company would be able to get the paperwork together.  

This means the Joker Broker had broken alot of laws listing a property they had no legal interest in or permission to market, but not my problem.Shortly thereafter, we got buyer and seller on the phone, and they began negotiating the deal.  

My partner goes to the section 8 office to negotiate a rent price which is in large part do to the amenities and condition of the house which will be noted by the inspector. 

If not- start negotiating with the liens and judgements.