I'd love to know any great ways to utilize these funds as well, in more then limited instances.

In those instances, I do it.

For instance, if you use Wordpress there are some plugins available that will turn your regular site into a simple mobile site.

For instance, you purchase a LO with a consideration of $5k and $800 a month for 4 years with a LO purchase price of $125k.

For instance, she did share that the photo on the wall (when I asked about it) was of her late husband.

They will also pay for a new roof it you get hail damage for instance.

For instance, a goal in your plan may be 'building an effective buyer list'.

The answers will range due in large part to how the transfer (wholesale deal) takes place and the price points.For instance, if an REO, it is likely not "assignable" so if the buyer of the REO is using a second escrow for a double closing, then they will want a non-refundable deposit so you don't walk away and leave them holding the bag.If it is assignable, then it all depends on the contract wording that they are taking over, if an inspection period timeline is left over, they still have that.In other wholesale deals, they are mostly non-refundable deposits to keep you from backing out at the last minute with nothing to lose, that protects the wholesaler.As for inspections, typically, you as the buyer should do your inspections first, then decide if you want it and at that point, a refundable deposit is not needed, you have already made your choice to purchase the property.

These companies already have more capital than they know what to do with, in that instance 8% is better than Govt Bonds.

For instance, lease a large property near a campus for the son/daughter, then sublease the extra rooms.