Instead "walk the note" (substitute collateral & hypothecation) to acquire yet even more income property.

They are the words used by those that are letting others dictate what you do, and relying on them for their knowledge (which may be less than yours), as a substitute for facts.

AS they did not want the risk of no buyer at the courthouse and having to stack up OREO>WE would do an assignment and substitution of trustee usually within 30 days of the sale. 

@Carlos Gobert, yes books and podcasts can help build a great basic understanding, but to really know the business there is no substitute for knowing the players you will be dealing with. 

These forums are great for idea generating but not a substitute for personal advice. 

Someone having a clearance isn't a substitute for a well executed screen process. 

There is no substitute for research. 

I know that nothing can substitute going into the area and talking to experienced investors and local authorities.

Message me if you want the tutorial I made for podio and you can easily substitute in your own CRM.

You paint yourself as pliable and weak if you  offered a discount, just because they MIGHT have had an issue.The CDC declaration is something a resident gives to a judge during eviction proceedings and is not a substitute for paying rent.