I'm also interested in creative financing to reduce our cost to leverage our money.

Prior to 1 year they will only use the most recent purchase price, meaning you would still have to keep 20% in until 1 year.I have heard that some smaller banks will reduce this to 6 months, but I have not found one yet...

I would think that the person who bought it would see the value in staying put.I am reducing the value of the business because I want to sell it quickly, but I want to keep the building occupied and making money on the rents.How would I structure a deal that keeps them in the building?

This is an estate planning measure to reduce taxes and facilitate an easy property transfer in the event of a death.Also, on REO properties, 99.9% of banks will not accept offers on these properties until they are listed with a real estate agent.

Also, time is a great motivator, the seller has already reduced the price multiple times and a lower offer of $125k may just fly.

Now, I just have to find some tax strategies that help reduce active income tax liabilities.

I should also note that the GC reduced his profit margin to less than 10% on this particular bill, which offset the use of the contingency fund.

It can serve to protect you from people who establish themselves on your property and may reduce your risk from people who walk onto your property, destroy your property or "get hurt" while on your property.While holding land for future development I would advise you to look into the "trespass" laws for your jurisdiction and see if you can post signage like we can.

But there are definitely ways we can reduce them.

(it will reduce your expenses)3) Do you do “dry” closings?