New roof., location not so ideal but high traffic area, selling as is, fixer upper.Cash or owner financing only - 300K down.Thinking of making an offer of 450K to pay cash, using HELOC.Thoughts?

He noticed sagging in the floor indicating the main girder is probably broken, and water leaking in through the roof (it was raining at the time).

Take any repair estimates with you to the protest such as Roof Repair, Mold damage, Foundation repairs etc , and request a Property value reduction due to the condition of the property.   

Some of the main improvements include: leveling the floors, tearing out the lath and plaster, new electrical & PEX plumbing, new siding, new roof, all new heating and air, new cabinets, new shower, new windows, replaced the flooring, and new doors.

Some of the main improvements include: leveling the floors, tearing out the lath and plaster, new electrical & PEX plumbing, new siding, new roof, all new heating and air, new cabinets, new shower, new windows, replaced the flooring, and new doors.

The complex part is you cannot treat it just like a business transaction due to the emotional aspect of a relationship.   

Some of the main improvements include: leveling the floors, tearing out the lath and plaster, new electrical & PEX plumbing, new siding, new roof, all new heating and air, new shower, and new windows.

The only issue at that point would be condition including the roof, HVAC, plumbing, out dated electrical box, etc.

I found the deal, negotiated it, and I'm managing all aspects of the project.

Roofs, HVAC, exterior paint, decks, kitchen and bath remodels, etc.