You notice people still invest in IRAs, 401ks and stock portfolios?

@Andres RuizDeposits: Out here in WA we need to maintain security deposits in their own trust account, separate from other funds.

If they want to live in a well-maintained home, they will comply.

We end up stocking about 50/50 because my wife will drink my bourbon (she doesn't want her own glass, she just wants some of mine even if I'm not having some).

Instead of the 60/40 stock to bond portfolio, I'd like for real estate to replace the bond portion.

Placing such trust in me in this town where 1) I want him to bring more such deals to me 2) have a reputation in this market to maintain makes more sense.  

The BIG issue is the EX-Wife who wishes to maintain a life style she clearly cannot afford and wants to STAY in the home with the Children BUT cannot AFFORD to make the payments on such DEBT that would allow for that (thus her need for $300K +/- in extra proceeds that would in essence be used to make those payments for the 3 years)Sadly yes there are consequences when families break up, separation's and marital divorce happens.

You could look on something like task rabbit, thumbtack for maintaining this.

But it really is a great way to maintain your capital.Oh, btw, my aunt also does 100% financing and she only charges me 7% and 3pts.

It may require you to maintain a specific liquidity ratio over the life of the loan, or maintain cash reserves equal to a specific number of payments, or upon inspection prior to the loan being Funded, Require you to come out of pocket with cash, for instance, to replace the roof because it has more than two layers on it, replace or grind concrete that has heaved, or embark on a program of replacing balconies that have rotted within a certain amount of time, et cetera...