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Even at an appraisal of $300k*, you would only qualify for $210k total, which is less than you have into it (including current borrowings).

This is including MEP work being completed, but no upgraded finishes at all. 

(www.realestateexpress.com) I'm in Southern California also (Pasadena) so my road to licensure includes three 45hr college level pre-license online classes (California Real Estate Principles, California Real Estate Practice, and California Real Estate Finance).

One of the pieces of work included was a complete rewiring of the house to remove the active knob & tube system.

He has since informed us that it would be too difficult for him to accomplish and that offering him a present would induce him to do what he's already legally obligated to do.The problem is that we already have a seller lined up and this is the only thing holding up the deal. 

However, I have the price appreciations and I have included them below:Those cities have seen some massive price appreciations.Best,Brad

Therefore, any offer price you make would include the realtors fees with the Owner and likely the leftovers that would have gone to the buyer's agent.  

This includes all materials, dump fees, and permits. 

I ask because although I've read that you can have success here and there with the MLS, it just seems to me it would be really hard considering the market exposure and then having to include, at minimum, the listing agent commission (assuming you could negotiate down the portion that would have normally gone to a buyer's agent).