Everything is negotiable, but you must learn to master the skill. Practice by taking an active role in negotiating everyday things. Why assume the rent on your new place is non-negotiable? While the dollar amount is the focal point, what could you include in your rent? Negotiating is not about trying to take advantage of someone, but you can leverage your landlord's assets for a mutually beneficial gain. Here is an incredible opportunity to think outside the box. Millions of deals are available to everyone, and most people are so lazy that they buy one instead of hustling one.

You can't negotiate anything if you can't get in the door. Every negotiation starts with a pitch. There is a lot to learn about creating a compelling pitch, but Grant Cardone used a strategy he calls the ABX pitch. Never depend on one option to present to a buyer. You want to present the buyer with three well-researched viable options. The first, A, is a big juicy option that may pay out big. The second, B, is a robust and steady investment with a low barrier to entry. Finally, provide a third option, X, as a good choice, but it is easy to say no. If you offer people an option they do not want, they can have conviction about what they want. Remember, all options must be possible because it is still up to the buyer to decide. Of course, in any decision they make, you are controlling the negotiations at this point.