However, the decision ultimately depends on your risk tolerance and specific needs and preferences.

It's your property and you will ultimately be responsible for the serious damage incurred. 

The guy who is 'buying' it from us bumped her rent 25% & given the rent was below mkt she had no problem paying the increase.The neighbors call her the 'smokin hoarder broad' because the home is full of fridge magnets & she is the ultimate chain smoker.

I think the hard money route the first few times will ultimately kill my current approach.

While it takes effort and persistence, developing your own system for finding deals can ultimately lead to more control over your investments and potentially higher margins without the wholesaler fees.

They definitely convince you that you need to but then other advice and attorney say that ultimately it can be found and pierced.Is there a policy specific to cover you from Lawsuits?

Ultimately, this is not worth the time nor aggravation to pursue.  

My initial thoughts on strategy is to buy and hold and ultimately build equity.In looking locally, Oceanside seems like a more "reasonably" priced coastal location compared to some other San Diego areas.

We are very clear with our students that we will help them analyze, suggest, and make recommendations, but that ultimately they are the ones that have to approve the deal and make the investment themselves.

Ultimately I'm not a CPA or EA and it would be best to consult someone who is.