You could also take on a partner if they can bring cash to the table.

Check your area for local, Facebook real estate investors' groups.In my experience, a lot of newer investors believe seller-financing is a hack to getting a property for no money down, but unless you're buying from a family member who trusts you, you still have to come to the negotiating table with twenty to twenty-five percent down.Why are you looking to purchase using seller-financing?

Laundry room and entertainment room (TV, foosball, table tennis, pool table) would be bonus.

We have seen more acquisition loans coupled with a seller carry back come across our desks lately.Seller carry backs will work best of the seller owns the property free and clear and or carry's a small lien position.If you do end up combining private money and a seller carryback, you may want to make sure that your overall debt position will leave enough equity on the table for a refinance down the road. 

What can I bring to the table?

It sound to me like you may want to pound the table a little more next time someone wants to walk away for no good reason. 

I used JR French with 360 contractor services for some crawl space work in Charlotte, I would call him and ask if he does work in your area because I know he covers a large territory and he’s always treated me right.

What can I bring to the table?

That is part of what a good agent should bring to the table - experience from lots of deals.Cost per SF is just that.

Lender wants us to bring a lot more money to the closing table, in combination with a lower insurance premium, to get the deal closed and pass the the self sufficiency test.What are my other options?