$8k was to have a licensed electrician complete the project.

I have been involved in releasing government liens on many occasions to complete sales but this scenario is outside of my wheel house.

However, even if I purchase at this price, I could "live" in the basement and live COMPLETELY rent free.

I simply want to inquire as of right now.

To break it down very simply, architects see buildings as environments for people to house specific activities while real estate professionals (developers) see buildings as investments. 

For every property we have, we complete a sheet that has over 160 different materials that we plan on using on the house.

Be completely honest with them and if they don't want to work with you, it is better to walk away and lose the deal than to give up your integrity.Besides, they probably don't care, they just want to get their house sold, and if you're giving them what they're asking, you shouldn't be ashamed, you are doing everyone a service and collecting a fee.

You're asking about "finding" - are you finding and putting under contract, or simply just a referral ("finders") fee?

Business does not allow customers to simply walk away without consequences.

Were not completely green behind the ears, We know the Seattle market is tough, but with being in the military, I am no stranger to adversity or a challenge.