Negotiating favorable terms is both an art and a science, and in real estate, it's a critical skill that can make or break a deal.

It’s not because they are agents it’s just that anyone who hasn’t learned negotiating skills is horrible at it. 

Quote from @Jonathan Grzeszczyk: David Greene has a series (Sold, Skilled, Scale) that teaches agents how to run their business like a business.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I wanted to be able to put in some sweat equity and learn some of the skills needed in this trade.

The trials you face—long nights, tough negotiations, setbacks—will all be worth it for the wealth and freedom you can create.

That's just someone with poor negotiating skills. 

The real estate market has shifted dramatically in recent years rising interest rates, evolving buyer and seller expectations, and fluctuating property values are keeping all of us on our toes. For fix-and-flip pros, ...

I learned a lot about the real estate side of the project and we now have the skills to help others work through this process.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

As I've come to terms with this I have taken the last five months to regroup and really think about the future which brings me to my post and what I'd like to get the communities opinion on.I successfully negotiated and acquired one of my duplexes in 2017 that I nearly have paid off (note balance is $54k, property value $230k).