Hi everybody,

I am new to the forum but have been an avid RE fan. I probably digested every book from BP and other great book recommendations mentioned on the podcast.

My husband and I are looking to purchase our h...

If the deposit is low, it may be a low risk option.2) Reasonable with moderate risk of her shopping around but you can still build rapport and secure the deal.

"Low" would be more likely than "No". 

I didn't think it would happen so fast, but I was driving through a residential area near where I live and spotted a house for sale by owner on a low traffic street. 

The two risk factors listed were "Borrower Track Record" and "Local Market", both of which scored "Low Risk".

It never hurts to put in a low offer then walk.

The reality is - contractors will often bid low - to get the job.  

Buy low-medium residential zoned plot in Arlington, VA for 250,000.  

I was just out in Texas looking but the only properties over 1% were very rundown and in areas with high vacancies and low appreciation.

All of my LOs as the Optionee have been from sudden sellers (sudden job transfer, divorce, health, default) of pretty houses with low equity.I didn't do any of the tricks you mentioned, but they weren't listed on zillow or wherever either.