I got a few buyers and sellers that way, and I just committed to treating my database like it's truly worth!!

We still green but we very committed and both know we want to live off real state!

I would only ever suggest someone getting into section 8 rentals if they are committed to learning the process and in's/out's of these rentals.

I guess there could be lenders who charge interest on the entire commitment, but I would steer clear of them.

The problem is Zillow has made it such a minor commitment for the renter to click "they are interested" when most of the time they don't even read the ad, and a fair amount of the time their "interest" is merely a fleeting thought as they browse. 

Higher interest rate means less buyers with commited funding, so less competition and more bargaining chip with seller if your one of the only few that can close on properties.

Unless you were committing fraud in your dealings with people, everything’s on the up and up.

I don't know many RE investors who would want to commit the capital that long.

This just gives you another local expert before you commit.  

I’m only taking half of the profits, but I’m also paying for half the deal, working half the time, and have the benefit of added motivation to meet my commitments to both my partner and the business.