You'll get it cheaper, you'll probably make a wiser choice, and you won't have debt holding you back from whatever your next step is.I have a family of five.

When talking directly with the seller the most important thing you can do is build a relationship with them.

Have a lawyer draw up the documents so it's all down on paper in case anything goes south with the deal or the relationship.

Me, as a wholesaler, of course, I prefer a buyer who is all cash, since lenders can make things very complicated and potential de-rail my relationship with the seller if the buyer blows out due to lender issues, however if it's more of a hard money/private lender who has lended on these types of properties before and realizes things may not be perfect, then I sometimes will allow my buyers to use a lender, however then we have to do an Amendment/Addendum to the contract that the seller has to sign that acknowledges it changing from an all cash deal to one with debt, which so far I've been able to finesse sellers into.

I think it's really good, and I have a great team that can back me up on the sweat equity, but we just don't have the funds and I would love to start forming a relationship with an investor.Thanks ahead of time and I really enjoyed reading through all of your responses!

I recommend trying to build relationships with sellers + agents who can help you find off market deals.

Having been through similar relationship issues, plus a divorce, I've got some advice for you.

You are thinking correctly though in terms of building relationships and you got some great advice here.

I realize everyone will have a different story and every new RE agent will have a different outcome depending on their hustle but would still love to hear some scenarios of past or current brokerage relationships.

It does seem we have a good relationship for a partnership, and I'm hoping this agreement will be good practice for my next one.