If you just want the knowledge, sure, take the online classes and tests.

Are you doing this on your own, online?

I personally would always play the role of GC myself.

Unfortunately it’s very probable you will be responsible for this unless there is a statute of limitations in your state which could come into play.

If you want to pack and feel like the Lone Ranger, buy a ps4 and play red dead redemption.

The more people you meet, the greater chance you will find new cash buyers.Online Lead Capture FormAnother way to find cash buyers is through online lead forms.

I have been through the BK route more than a few times in 40 years of HML ing.. and as Don states it can be just crazy what happens what the debtor will do what the BK trustee will do what the judge will do.. that all said if your position in the note is discounted enough probably still worth it. but in my mind to pay 90% and if there is not SIGNIFICANT upside I personally would not do it unless you have a repositioning play or something that no one else sees. 

The other options you are playing with fire as using a HELOC that is paying interest is essentially buying with 100% financing.Having no skin in the game has always been a high risk strategy and people were able to get away with it the past few years due to the money supply and inflation but I would not use that as the measuring stick.

If you're playing Poker, and you have put a lot of chips in the pot, but your hand hasn't improved enough from all the draws, what do you do?

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