NOT wanting to over pay or under pay for a property, how are others figuring what to offer?

I'm also looking for experienced flippers or anyone else who may be willing to offer advice.

I just think it's a really big shame that there is a group of people who have so much to offer and yet discourage some other people just on the basis of them being "new".  

If you wanted to offer a buyer's agent a higher commission to make up for your lack of experience with paperwork, they'll be happy.  

I want to take over these properties and make this situation a win win for both of us, especially due to the idea that his numbers for buying the properties outright are outside of anything an investor would want to pay.So here is my question:I want to be able to offer him a down payment in the amount of 3000 and have 2000 put up, in case of emergencies to begin with.

Hello! I am very interested in a small MF that has a fair amount of deferred maintenance (about $40K). How much should I offer?  I can think of two strategies:1. Should I use the flip formula? ARV * X% - repairs? Not ...

I have also looked into the different REO's that Charlotte has to offer and been given some good advice.

A mortgage broker should be able to offer a broader range of products.

You seem to be looking for investors, when you have nothing concrete to offer them for due dilligence. 

I outlined how I did that here - I hope that provides some value to you as you define your search parameters and strategy.The key for me was that as an owner occupier, I was looking at multifamilies that other homeowners weren't interested in, and I bought a property under HomePath's first look program where Fannie Mae only allowed people who intended to LIVE in the property to offer on it for the first 30 days.