If their deal goes bad, you could foreclose on that property and hopefully recover your funds.

But, it will be too late for some.Those who recognize that we are more than DNA and body parts will take themselves more seriously.Putting air into a basketball that has a hole in it will keep the ball inflated only as long as the air going in is faster than the air coming out.

I’ve already spent a few thousand dollars (legal review, notary, appraisal scheduling), which I won’t recover if the deal falls apart.Should I push harder or let it go?

How to Structure the Deal to Protect Your $20KIf you’re willing to cover the $20K arrears, here’s how to protect yourself:Option 1: Secure Your Funds with a Lien or Escrow AgreementUse an escrow account: Deposit the $20K into escrow with clear terms—if the assumption is denied, the funds return to you.Record a promissory note & lien: If the deal falls through, this would give you a legal claim against the property to recover your funds.Option 2: Sub-To + Wrap While You AssumeSubject-to deal: Take over the existing loan payments before assumption approval, securing control.Escrowed deed transfer: The seller signs the deed into escrow only to be recorded after assumption approval, ensuring they can’t back out.Lease option fallback: If the assumption is denied, consider a lease option agreement until another solution is found.Option 3: Negotiate a Seller Financing HybridAsk the seller to carry a small second note for the $60K equity gap at favorable terms.Use your $20K as a down payment, structured as a secured loan against the property.3.

Hi all!I am kind of new to real estate investing as I got lucky the first two times but now I am looking to invest quite a bit more money and I am slightly terrified.  I would love to have a support of a group who kno...

The goal of CF is to recover the cash the REI puts in. 

-Before each eviction, FPM sends a polished video claiming they’ll pursue the tenant in court and recover lost rent.

This negative position can consume years of cash flow to recover.

If insurance denies coverage later, consult a lawyer about recovering costs.4.

I hope the investors are able to recover at least some of their investment; but truth be told this has the feel of a total debacle.