Hello Noa,Structures and tactics will likely depend on your local market, property type, demand/interest for the subject property, etc.That said, for residential Real Estate deals in New York, we've had success with:- Escalation Clauses- Shorter loan commitment date deadlines- Waiving contingencies (i.e. inspection, financing, etc.)

The higher the median sales price is over the national average, the more affluent an area is; ultimately, resulting in the majority of the sellers not fitting our ideal "motivated seller" demographic. 

Mayor Greenberg is back in Frankfort this week pushing for another major round of state funding—hoping to land something close to the $100 million secured last time.

Quote from @Elena Kolacy: Be aware the sleezy salesman tactics for this program. from the get go of the interview, they refuse to tell you what the program is about, what value can it bring to the student, what benefits and positive outcomes it can produce.

Creative Financing Is a Major Deal Source Right NowSellers with low interest rates don’t want to let go of their sub-3% mortgages.

I also send a LOI within 24 hours of any potential opportunity that is listed.Any other tactics or ways I should be doing things differently?

The costs are heavily run up by the borrower’s ability to take advantage of (1) judicial states foreclosure laws (2) bankruptcy laws (3) we as lenders having to pay taxes/insurance during borrower’s default (4) legal fees we pay to contest BK filings or other delay tactics (5) deterioration in property since loan origination.  

Any marketing tactics, renewal timing strategies, incentives, or operational adjustments that have worked well for you?

Any thoughts, ideas, or negotiation tactics are appreciated.

There is little incentive to spend additional money attempting to pierce the entity, outside of rare circumstances that simply do not apply to the overwhelming majority of real estate investors.