And, a Creative Deal is is always negotiated in person, at the kitchen ta;ble with the seller, and getting an agent to not talk while I present the offer is not an easy feat.

What are you bringing to the table?

Needless to say, another investor beat out her offer by $10K @ $75K.That investor had immediate equity of $75K, a true dream deal.Finally, I too believe in not leaving any money on the table, however I am realistic on my competition and their intention to beat me out of a bid vying for a property we may be eyeing simultaneously.So keep that in mind, but ultimately, make an offer based off of what's in your best interest and capabilities.Big Henry

I already put eviction on the table when talking to him through text message he responded at first now he's just completing ignoring it.

You can't leave a bunch of money on the table every month but you also need to consider the money lost when turning the unit over.

We as a group settle on our terms of what we are willing to give and/or give up.The meeting takes place in another city and I remain behind in San Antonio and ask all my prayer warriors to pray for guidance and protection.The meeting goes very well and the "hefe de hefes" aka the investor extends his hand across the table to our lead associate projecting an agreement in terms (50/50 split of profits).Later that evening one of his right hand men calls one of our associates and states the investor felt he could have negotiated a 60/40 or 70/30 split instead benefiting their side.With this information, the lead associate and I discuss our options realizing if this investor reneges on his word, regardless of business or whether he has the capacity to deliver up to $15MM in investment in our project...

Here's what I did with my father and best friend who gave me their money to invest.I assume that you don't bring any money to the table and all the money that you invest is theirs.

I bring lots of labor skills to the table and he obviously brings the $.

Monday arrives and I have no offer on the table.

and by doing it at purchase you save on a number of fees associated with the refi, legal, title, ectOn REO's it can upset the reo broker when you come to the table if you are financing rather than cash, so I usually give them a heads up if you want to do business with them in the future