I'm trying to get as many tools in my belt so that I have a better way of dealing with sellers and objections.

I would invite you, to decide what areas, of REI, you want to focus upon that fit your skill sets, personal attributes, and Investment Objectives.

Because I market cages I lack objective criticism with regards to how others view the product.

I'm curious to know what are some common questions or objections that you hear from sellers.

Hey Joshua,I handle this in phases before the inspection objection date of the contract (specific to my locale).

I would like some advice on a 50/50 split project.
I put up the money on a single family home rehab with a family member that is a general contractor.
I paid cash for the house 192K and we estimated about 80K remodel ...

(l) Communicate with the First Party on not less a bi-monthly basis and with reasonable promptnessotherwise to assure that the objectives and purpose of this Agreement are carried out in themost effective and expeditious manner possible.

The variables can differ significantly depending on your objective(s).

Your objective is to turn around the building, increase rents/decrease outgoing expenses, etc. by upgrading units (using private lender capital), and have an option to purchase the property based on the lower value.

If not, perhaps newer, lower maintenance housing might be the objective.