The problem I have is that any variation of the word 'invest' makes my wife think that a coin flip will lose us our entire life savings.

Obviously this will vary a little based off of the area but should be much less variation then using the 2% rule to estimate.

Hi James,I used a variation of that, yes.

Now if you know the steps before this, building rapport, the upfront agreement to avoid the me think it over, discovering the motivation of the seller, and decreasing the asking price, this “what if step” is just a trial close, and unless you really haven’t done a good job with the 4 steps before, if this should be very easy, should be an easy close.

If you do have something to lose, like a spouse, then this might not be a great trial run.  

Anybody gone to Online Trading Academy Real Estate  www. otarealestate.com they are offering free trial course if you attend is worth attending.

Can anyone explain why there is such a variation in pricing?

I am trying to use the rental property calculator and each time I go back to edit it, it uses up one of my fee trials  whats up with that should I be doing something different.  

Tell the new PM that they are getting one your properties on a one year trial basis - they will work hard and play by your rules in order to earn your business.  

I can put all kinds of things in my lease, but if it violates state statutes, state or federal case law, or the judge's feelings that day, then I'm SOL.We just have a huge variation in state, county, city laws concerning evictions.I must note that I do indeed have my tenants deposit money in my account directly.