I've owned real estate (with family) for a few years now and I'm looking to expand my portfolio by reaching out to other potential business partners in making deals to better advance our cashflow.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or clarifications.

Then I hear news that Freddie will no longer allow lenders to contribute grants to reach the 3% down payment requirementI am looking for suggestions to overcome the down payment hurdle.  

I'm not sure if things can be done different on an as is sale without realtors, but personally I would be reaching out to an attorney on something like this.

Thanks for the idea @Brandon Turner If anyone on BiggerPockets is from the area please reach out.

This should have been addressed within a few days of putting it under contract, at which time you could have asked for a price reduction, repair, or get out of the contract if no suitable resolution could be reached between the seller and you. 

Thank you for reaching out.

I am excited for you, and please never hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

Maybe I'll just reach out to a few lenders to see.

She reached out to us this week indicating that she is ready to entertain cash offers.