Contact potential sellers who are not actively seeking to sell their real estate holdings.  

I’ve never done this before, so I’m seeking advice on how to analyze deals like this.

I’m a full-time sales professional at a global GSI, so I’m seeking relatively efficient strategies.Has anyone successfully used cash-out refinances, 1031 exchanges, or other equity-based approaches to boost income?

I know that the general guidance is that emergency funds aren't to be invested, but given our financial security and the fact that we already have a personal e-fund in a safe, non-volatile location, would it still be crazy/unwise to invest this 15k in an S&P500 index fund in a brokerage? 

But, these broad market studies are so large, they are almost meaningless, in the real world.Between glut of new supply in many "hot" markets coming online, a continually softening economic outlook, inflation over last couple years making day to day items feel cost prohibitive, many average renters are strapped and seeking lower cost housing.  

The BiggerPockets community is great for guidance, but nothing beats local mentorship.

I assume that if the wholesale deal falls through the earnest money is lost and the "Gator" lender would have to seek the money from the wholesaler who did not have the funding to begin with.Am I misunderstanding? 

Quote from @Ricky Reddin: Hello,This is my first post on the forum and trying to get some guidance on a situation.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

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