Cost segregation works at virtually any level when there are sufficient assets in play to work with.

There are issues of self dealing that can apply if that new collateral is not as sufficient as the prior collateral and frankly, I doubt many brokers or investors address the issues as they are usually leaning toward conducting business in their own best interest.

I agree with Jason, the extra time between fully executed adendums and a 3 day inspection clause should be sufficient to evaluate any large (potential) problem you are worried about.Don't make any habits of backing out, but in such extreme cases where a large issue was identified after offer made, you certainly have a right and reason to either re-negotiate or back out.

If they refuse without a sufficient explanation to you, I would be suspect.

All I'm saying, is make prudent decisions and have sufficient cash on hand for the bad times.

Derivatives are more complicated for buyers to understand and thus they should not be sold to newbie buyers without a sufficient down payment to purchase property.

I do receive sufficient passive income from the rentals that I own and maintained in an occupancy level of 96% on a couple hundred rentals.

The only expense would've been taking a little bit longer to become self-sufficient, but I certainly would suggest that to all the young investor starting out now.I feel that I have done everything I can to be prepared financially for the ups and downs in the economy and if you research previous posts and threads that I have entered into you will understand my thought process and hopefully the methods to my madness!

Screening is necessary, but not sufficient.

You should see whether the proceeds of the sale that are to go to the seller would be sufficient to pay off whatever is found.