The reason why I'm shying away from adding more members to the LLC is because I don't want to be locked into any long-term partnership at the moment except for my current partner.

If your calculated number is slightly over list, you can always offer a bit more to try to lock down the property.

I personally wouldn't want to buy something with all cash right now when you can lock in a 3-4% interest rate for 30 years.

The homeowner locks in a price for the sale, which may need to be slightly higher than you would do otherwise, but if you negotiate a smaller down payment you'll save on carrying costs if you were going to borrow the money anyway.

Good evening,I have bought a 2 year live in flip and my first project is to replace a sliding glass door that I can't lock from the outside to French doors.

Then conventional mortgage; I was told I need to put down 25% instead of 20%; (I think that’s too much money to lock up at one time) orOption 2Use FHA Financing (then I have to live at the property, which I really do not want) since we fixed up our house and currently live there.

I would lock in for longer terms if possible 

I will knock on door first for sure, but If no one opens the door, should I get a drill to get the lock removed and get door opened?

The last one...Craigslist-advertised as under market..and it wasOne before that: Craigslist-owner found me and wanted out fastOne before that: Craigslist-distressed owner found meOne before that: HUD propertyOne before that: MLS listed propertyWorking on one that I may lock up this week: if it works out...CraigslistNow you know why I encourage people to use CL:)

@Jesse SteinIf you can use that $50,000 and earn more than what you would having it otherwise locked up in the property, this could be a smart thing to do.