Nothing wrong with saying, "Hey - ABC lending pre-approved me for $X amount purchase price at X% interest rate, can you match this or do better?"

There is a probably a reason you're not able to quickly google a way to dodge taxes on real-estate gain > $250K, though that google search may have you end up on whitehouse.gov.Think about the audit when you claim "450K cost basis" b/c you paid the former owner a consulting fee matching that cost basis amount -- just coincidentally though guys, honest, and no idea why he failed to report taxable income.  

With siding that might be tough to match usually I’ve only experienced this on brick.

The house still has the original wood flooring and the wood from the kitchen was salvaged to repair other parts of the house, so there would not be hunting for wood and matching varnish.  90-95% of the plumbing and electrical have been replaced, including a new breaker box.  

Either the credit score matches their criteria, or it doesn't.Happy to talk through what you're looking for more though.

Maybe faux exposed beams in the living room.Black one wall Nordic style kitchen with gold handles, stainless appliances all matching manufacturer.Wet Bar near the Grandparent chair in the living room, either cream or black to match kitchen.Running water, a bar sink and glassware like a bar has.

It may take some time to find someone to work with whose personality matches yours and vice versa.

This year my employees can get up to 4% through matching contributions and a % profit share.

While it’s not a particularly high paying job it provides me with an employer matched retirement account, health insurance, and I get to give back to the community through it.

You analyze markets and grab the properties within that market, when they hit the MLS, that match the criteria that works within that market.2 - How Money Works.