How Do I Protect my Deal?

[Jason Aycock]

If I uncover a big deal that's beyond my personal financial capability, what are some specific, safe, legal, and minimal-cost tactics to use against the seller/owner to secure my deal while I investor/partner shop? ie...secure the property for me and buy me some time to find a partner? Minimal cost is key...I need protection and security that the deal is mine to give me the most leverage when negotiating the equity positions among partner(s) I find without them circumventing me in the process. Thanks. Y'all are great btw.