When you put in an escalating clause as your offer, you are telling the seller you are willing to go up to "$x," PLUS another "$y."

I feel nuts saying this, but I WANT TO PUT IN AN OFFER.

We are trying to figure out terms to put in a partnership agreement between us. 

Also put in some nice recessed interior lighting as well as exterior lighting, both a security and cosmetic improvement.New fence (there was nothing previously)Screen Shot 2017-12-15 at 6.50.20 AMMy new secure, patio sliding door - an earlier security weak pointScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 6.50.05 AMThe plus side (if there was such a thing) to Harvey is that I was able to get the other two bedrooms rented out as coworkers had become homeless (their apartments had flooded).

So you put in another 100K to pay down the mortgage. 

Can't find them by name, try email/phone number--- or put in their references names, then link them. 

I read a few post and put in my 2 cents in before reading the entire thread.

I thought perhaps I could put in a duplex or two instead, so less parking would be required and some of the green would be preserved.

Also, what contingencies does everyone put in it?

Now if I calculate my return on what I have put in, it is a lot higher, but the appreciation of assets makes my return seem lower if I were to cash out.I think you're right @Patricia Steiner,  I am putting the cart before the horse.