I was told it may take a six weeks to evaluate whether the application was approved, so minimum 2 month vacancy and not even guaranteed at that point.2.

There's now so many out there offering the same coaching and mentorship programs its' become a race to see how far each can embellish their success and guarantees in order to attract their clients. 

If you do most things right, most issues are mitigated and it's not too bad, but there's no guarantees.

Cashflow is guaranteed, Appreciation is gambling, blah blah blah.

You aren't guaranteed ANYTHING!

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The insurer does not participate in any of the insurance guarantee funds created by California law.

Paying more to guarantee getting the product versus jumping through hoops (short sale) or possibility of now owning it at all (auction).I'm only asking questions to understand!

If you give someone over 19% membership interest in the deal, the bank will usually require a personal guarantee from that individual. 

Point is, risk exists with ALL of it and there is no sure fire "guaranteed" anything.