If I were writing the offer, I'd evaluate the property based on the cost of this repair by either asking for a price reduction equal or greater than the price of repair, or for the seller to remedy the situation prior to close.

I have a meeting with a seller this Saturday that I found driving 4 dollars (D4$).

Hi Michael,Without knowing much about your current script/approach it's tough to give any insight on how to adjust; however, in my experience, which resulted in my first deal (2-family in Quincy, Massachusetts) the conversation had flow because the seller and I were able to connect on a personal level prior to any negotiations regarding the property. 

Hello group I'm getting started on this new endeavor and need some advice on the best way to find motivated seller lots of ppl say to market myself and yes I'm going to do that...

The home did appraise for more than the purchase price, I did get a mortgage for agreed upon amount which was $20K less than the appraised value and this was done via a seller gift of equity.

The seller is the wife who cannot get her ex-husband in to sign off on the deed.

Should I be asking the seller for a credit?

So 25 percent of the normal value.Idk how your seller would be okay with that but I guess anything goes

But if your buying a one off note from them or from another investor, its like buying a house, if after you buy the house the refrigerator breaks, your not going back to the seller, its on you.

I have a potential deal, but I'm curious to know if an estate can offer seller financing.