For example, if you are sourcing, underwriting, performing due diligence, and partaking/advising in the negotiations, you may be able to arrange an acquisition fee (.5% to 2% of the purchase price).

I am looking for investor friendly people in the Chester County/ Philadelphia area to partake in some great deals, and help me so I can become an expert investor.

@Caroline OConnor my investments have to pay me; or I don't want to partake.

. :)  so keep in mind things get tough financing could hinder your ability to partake  today financing is still very strong. 

That leaves almost no room for savings (even without the "alcohol, cigarettes, Netflix" you assume he partakes in). https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/honolulu@Jerome, if he has been a consistent, on-time payer and you can afford to defer the payment a month or so, get the agreement in writing set a maximum flex you'll allow.

There is this new wave of investors taking on high risk projects, but because they lack a fundamental education in investing and finance, they have convinced themselves that the activities they are partaking in are lower risk strategies.It's the same across all types of investment classes.

No judgement on those who cash in on Black Friday Deals, but I chose not to partake.

I have reason to believe that they partake in some sketchy activity of their own and wouldn't want others snooping around their business.

I will just make is clear that a “heart to heart” is meant as a euphamism for a hard core half halt (equestrian term) or maybe chain yank ,  that they need to follow the letter of the lease, choose to provide a 30 day notice, or partake in eviction proceedings. 

Please advise which is the best route to partake, using hard money as a last resort.