If the situation as you described truly exists than it fits Warren Buffet's Maxim about how Berkshire Hathaway invests: "We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful" Can you find a deal that fits your goal?

Some would say, why did you do that, but it's better than paying for the entire new roof and we didn't get greedy and understood we can take our money from the deal to get more deals.

Greed is an intense, aggressive desire and active whereas fear is inhibiting or causes immobility.

This is what every guru (amazon drop ship, real estate, stock trader trainer, etc...) says, right? 

One of our "experts" on the board was giving hard money lenders a hard time about being greedy in a separate thread earlier this week.

The 100% leveraged investor would be in the realm of a educated professional stock trader, much higher risk but far higher potential returns by risking other peoples money.It comes down to skill, risk and ambition.

As stated above it's really sad how greedy and deceptive a lot of people are in this industry.

There's also a good chance you'll have problems along the way with misunderstandings or missed increase payments, and your tenant is likely to build animosity towards you and your greedy ways.

Remember, education is expensive, so don't get greedy when you have an opportunity to learn from a well seasoned investor who can decrease your learning curve dramatically.

It really ties into the old Warren Buffett quote:"Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful."