On my last purchase, the local guy I got the seller’s info from was thrilled with it!

I'm not thrilled about that idea on this particular deal because I plan to hold long term and don't want to be tied up with another investor for a long time.5) Get an FHA loan and move into the thing.

My partner and I are just getting started, and I'm thrilled that BP exists! 

I'm thrilled with my paid membership, but as long as we're both happy.  ;-)  So, maybe Mindy doesn't love you enough to give you a discount...but Brandon does--20% through Friday at midnight if you use code 1025...just saying...Hahaha!  

I'm not exactly thrilled with the idea of having partners, so I'd suggest reading Brandon Turner's book about low and no money down investing. 

Your points on having an agent walk me through the process are why I was considering acquiring one, though I'm not sure the seller will be thrilled if she has to pay the agents commission and realize she could just list it and potentially get more for the property. 

If they're not thrilled with the property attached to the note, then consider offering to cross collateralize it with another property.

Along with this, it offers you a thrill of learning new concepts and brings financial discipline into your life.

I love the thrill of finding a deal and transforming old properties.

Also thought about changing the lock during the walkthrough, but my agent is thrilled with that idea since I won't actually own the property at that point.