It is typical for the landlord to pay the broker's commission, which is a percentage of the total value of the lease (NNN excluded), however not for a simple option renewal. 

I was advised to find a small boutique broker in my market or in the asset I was interested in, ideally aging, and try to get in and add any value I can with them. 

For example 2014, but values change over time.

Oh and the no money down lenders that do advertise no money down. generally will only lend 65% or so of their opinion of value and that almost always has you having to bring in some cash to close.

Cash from my 401-k How did you add value to the deal?

How did you add value to the deal?

You'll need to get creative, either through house hacking or some sort of value-add or STR/MTR or student rentals if you're near OSU.What Oregon lacks in cash flow we make up for in appreciation.

I have developed relationships throughout these past few years and I'm part of a few masterminds groups that bring alot of value.   

They grow in value, the tenants pay down mortgages increasing equity, you get tax benefits, and there's the appreciation. 

Fast forward to today, and they've fine-tuned this tool so well that it's like having a crystal ball for home values, nailing down prices with jaw-dropping accuracy.But the real game-changer is something they're calling a "housing super app."