Since you can’t control the other parties needs, wants, expectations, desires, etc. a great part of the success in concluding a deal is out of your control.My advise may be different than what many others would suggest; I would determine what price and terms make it a good deal for me, and then try to determine if that would also make it a good deal for the seller, based on his needs and wants.I’ve never been comfortable with the “let’s work out a mutually beneficial solution” approach, though that approach is in vogue, and some people have had success with that approach.Over a 40 plus year real estate career, investing my money in over 500 deals in which I was the primary deal maker, I have found it much easier, efficient and profitable to make an offer based on my wants, and let the seller respond.

I liken it to children not getting the answer they desire from dad so they go to mom and beg to hope for a different answer.

This was an OK deal in a desirable neighborhood .

Due to the fact most towns were born out of a local mill or local mine there can be a huge swing in desirability and price in a very short distance.

Hello,My name is Colin and I am a recent college graduate and have a strong desire to start to invest in real estate early.

The executor of the estate attended the court date on 11/30 and communicated the desire to turn the property over to the mortgage company.

Because it’s desirable, I’m able to raise the rent every year and safely increase my cashflow.Hope that helps.

So fast forwarding to the present, I've been practicing wholesaling for about 8 months now, with a firm desire to move into fix and flips.

The best thing about it is it's in a very desirable area.  

I’ve seen renovated properties in these areas for <$50k, but they’re in the less desirable parts of the cities.