Is there anyway I can structure the deal so I can use the buyer down payment plus bring my money on the table to close that deal?

@Jay Hinrichs - you always bring such good knowledge and perspective to the table, thank you for starting this conversation.This has been a GREAT thread to read, with everyone's perspectives.

If you are buying a vacant or highly distressed foreclosure deal then you will need to bring cash to the table as most banks won't lend on these assets (depending on your relationship).  

The goods ones should now the numbers in general (or have quick access) and if you bring something good to the table, I bet they will share.

Looks like I might have to do kitchen table closes or something, which Id be ok with if I knew how! 

Every investor buyer who buys from a wholesaler knows there is a mark up, otherwise noone would wholesale, there has to be meat left on the table for the end buyer, if there is, I dont see a problem at all.

This is my first property im putting under contract tomorrow a little nervous but i have 3 offers on the table but when i go to closing do i have to do a double escrow closing im securing the property with 10dollars what should i do

No one leaves that much money on the table in low risk situations.That is enough for now.. best of luck!!!

When you use a company like the one you're describing, you're typically leaving a lot of money on the table.

So I recommend your friend short sale if she can't afford to bring money to the table.