I mean I'm STILL selling the properties...but he seemed to think the value of the assumable mortgage would somehow reduce the gross sales price (almost as if we'd seller financed).

In accountant talk: Acost segregation study identifies and reclassifies personal property assets to shorten the depreciation time for taxation purposes, which reduces current income tax obligations.

The market was still strong and we were selling but all of a sudden our HELOCs were being reduced or evaporating. 

This leads to lower turnover and reduced costs for the owner (less in makeover costs, less vacancies, etc).  

Why would any person in business reduce their income to make a undesirable tenant "fit".

As you reduce the number of things that a lender "cares" about, the cost rises. 

You could also buy points when you refi, to reduce the monthly payment further.Or pay off a car loan.

If anything comes up during the inspection, you can still back out or reduce your offer to account for the issue.

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So, if interest rates are a buyer’s primary roadblock, then I recommend seeking opportunities to negotiate a reduced interest rate from a seller or looking at new construction, where builders are offering rate reductions and other substantial incentives.What if I’m a seller?