Example - if you buy in the original auction and win at 12%, you accrue 1% per month.

Quote from @Michael K Gallagher: @Jonathan Greene thank you for the reminder, its often the fundamentals done well that win out time and time again.  

We went in with what we hoped would be the winning offer because this is the one that checked the most boxes of everything we'd seen in months and we really like it.Am I even under contract for this property with everything in the address being wrong? 

You’re absolutely right about the market potentially shifting, and this is where those who are ready to act and think creatively win big.

My damn, it's a lot less headache to sell, buy where you are and invest the proceeds somewhere else that is winning.

It was a win-win, and it all stemmed from a relationship built on trust rather than mere profit.The Benefits of a Strong Network: Off-Market Opportunities and Creative FinancingAs I grew in the industry, the relationships I built began to pay off in unexpected ways.

They don't care about doing the right thing they care about hooking, selling and maintaining appearances just long enough to win business. 

However, I think eventually Big Government will win unless Trump has something to say about it.

Sounds more like trying to win a popularity contest, aiming to gain votes and likes from people here that also have something against wholesaling.But OK let me play along.Let's fact-check this:OP: "It’ll truly be strange to even hear people and gurus trying to make big money off it."

Whether it’s Christmas morning or a regular weekday, acting quickly can be the difference between closing a deal and losing it to someone else.The holidays often feel like a time to slow down and relax, but in real estate, urgency wins.