Its a win, win, win.Cash flow pays your bills, appreciation does not. 

Until.. when I started to move on the deal… she backed out… ( she was not living in the property)I told myself ( earlier) that I wasn’t going win..at the expense of someone else who was less  fortunate.I sent to her a registered letter telling her that I “ forgave all debt and commitment” and that she didn’t owe me anything….

The BP Money Podcast will help you better get your head right, which is a prerequisite to any investing unless you win the lottery or collect an inheritance.3. 35 is not that old but starting from zero and a realistic path to financial freedom before 40? 

Perhaps you do a rent to own, that may be a win win for you and the new tenant. 

I'm willing to let the little things go...lose the battle, win the war regardless of what the lease says.

I want to share my most recent deal because I believe it is a true testament to how the small wins and knowledge gained compound over time, resulting in the hockey stick of exponential growth.Back in April of this year, I purchased a 5-unit commercial property after only investing in small multi-family properties prior to this.

You might consider buying cash in order to win good deals that need fast closing, and then cashout refi after closing on your own time to get leverage. 

It was the easiest money and the deal was a win for every party involved.

I am getting outbid by out-of-state folks.Are there any tips to winning an offer other than outbidding them?

Working with the right team will make this a win-win!