I haven't pulled the trigger on any offers yet, but have been able to make the numbers work by playing with down payment, loan terms, and things like seller credits, were they to be accepted.

At the house I offered her $365,000 and she countered at $370,000 - I accepted and wrote her the offer.

You accept the offer, take the dispersement, repay your private loans and Repeat.

@Tommy Mckeown as an agent, I believe he was trying to convey the message that FHA offers will not be nearly as competitve nor frequently accepted, compared to strong conventional or cash offers.

If you get accepted, go out during the inspection period and that's when you can decide if you want to drop out.

My partner and I have presented a contract to a seller (who is also an investor) who is out of state and will not show property without an accepted contract first.

I recently accepted an offer for a SaaS account executive position and it's completely work from home.

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I asked to put in a backup offer, if I could get it accepted that should prevent them from giving the other buyer another extension if they can't get their subjects removed.Finally on Sept. 22 I submitted my backup offer. 

And you believe that there exists a “trick, technique or ploy” by which you can convince the seller to accept your offer over his?