You’ve already done the research and have the resources, so trust that you’re as prepared as you can be.

Just make sure you’re prepared to cover any shortfalls on that property and have a strong plan for deploying the new capital effectively.

They don't appear to be anything special.

We use a 3rd party company that specializes in only property management trust accounting (nothing else), and they reconcile the bank account every single day.

That will put you in a strong position when you start investing in real estate.Using this time to learn and prepare is a smart move.

I hope to never have to use either but the martial arts training certainly prepares me better to NOT use it than carrying a CCW does, if that makes any sense. 

MLS. no special negotiations, just found a seller that was motivated.

After 8 years as a director in the kitchen and bath retail space, I'm bringing my positive energy and relationship building to a wholesaling firm covering Los Angeles and San Diego counties (we specialize in single family homes priced between $400-$1.7M).

Make it clear that you’re prepared to go to court, potentially jeopardize his license, or report him to consumer protection services—or at least make it clear you’re considering these steps.

However, if the amount is substantial, you might want to compare Wise with a few other specialized currency transfer services, like OFX or Revolut, to ensure you’re getting the best deal on rates and fees.