I realize the true answer is "It depends" because each situation will differ based on the property, the location, the seller's situation, my situation, etc., which is why I ask about a standard/average deal.

Real estate has been a game-changer in my financial strategy, and I’m eager to share my story and hear yours.

Well as you can imagine folks tried all sorts off games to qualify for it.

@Andrew Lawn welcome to the real estate investing game!

I have looked into other ways to buy and your ideas are true, we just haven't done any other ways yet.

Not all of our doors have come from the letters being sent out but 1/3 of them have and being in the real estate game has opened other ways for us to purchase more doors.

West is pretty affluent and finding those kind of deals are true needles in the haystack.

As it was my first opportunity to get some skin in the game, I jumped on the deal and we agreed on a 5 year ballon (4% rate, amortized at 15 yrs).

I've had a chat with my realtor and really going over a game plan on how to tackle these properties.

Does anyone have any recommendations for board games, apps or video games that “accidentally on purpose” teach these things as well?