If you sent a copy of your proof of funds letter, then it should have changed the agent's perception.

Going at it alone, while your perception is fearful, is not so overwhelming if you get the proper education, info and contacts.

I believe all of the methods you mentioned are both legal and ethical, but I'm not confident the average end buyer is sophisticated enough to be comfortable using them.

Depending on your documents, you might be able to solicit "sophisticated investors".

In all seriousness, this type of planning can be done for someone with just a rental house or 2 and also someone with millions in shopping centers.It isn't that complicated to manage if done properly, but the perception is that it is complex and most people just shy away from it.Then they get sued and lose big and realize, 'maybe I should have done that.'

Originally posted by Rich Weese: So, I guess I fall into the abundance category.Funny, I was going to ask you your stance on this, Rich, but didn't want to put you on the spot...While there will always be exceptions to the rule, I'd be willing to bet that the vast majority of successful investors feel the same way, and a vast majority of the people who feel this way (and act this way) will one day become successful investors.In many ways, perception is reality, and if you perceive money to be making itself available everywhere, all the time, in everything you do, you shouldn't be surprised when you start finding that this is a reality...

I once joked to someone that the entire precious metals industry is a slightly more sophisticated form of rednecks investing in collectible plates.

It was more of semantic and perception than anything else,Chris,You're awesome!

But I suspect regular BP members are a bit too sophisticated for that.

They are in a situation where in their perception (whether it's right or wrong) them having the home is the worst possible thing in the world.