I'd like to parlay some of that experience into real estate investment - the latter is a completely different animal and I'm hoping to get to know knowledgeable and helpful investors here on BP - I'm new to this so I'm not sure how much I can bring to the table for the rest of you who have been at it for much longer but hopefully we can all work together to build for our future!

Yet, as a team, each bringing something very valuable to the table, were a very power and successful force.

Owner finance (similar to contract for deed if that is legal in your state) is a good way to get out of your situation, with the possibility of making some money on the deal.Ask for at least 10% down and figure out what interest rate you would like to charge (depends upon their credit, I suggest nothing less than 8% even with impeccable credit.)You can use a mortgage loan calculator online to get the amortization table, and there are companies out there that will 3rd party service the loan and report to the credit bureaus for you.I suggest finding a real estate attorney in your area that has done these to structure it correctly for you.

We collectively refer to it as "a finders fee".Small chunks of cash (10k, 8k, 5k, 2.5k) but they add up and its a much quicker payday and so much less riskier than rehabbing.I am seriously considering getting a RE license because I leave a lot of money on the table when people call me with pretty houses and I can't list them but not having a license does not at all impede my ability to make money via wholesaling.

What a great set of skills and experience to bring to the table as an investor.

I'm just trying to get this to the closing table and put behind me.

I know as investor you have to bring something to the table so that's why I explained if any leads I don't use I can pass to them or do some assistant work because I know their time is valuable.

You have no money in the investment opportunity other than overhead for your work.The best negotiator walks a mile in the shoes of the one on the other side of the table.

If somebody's sales pitch SCREAMS all of the stereotypical Guru catch phrases - does that automatically mean they aren't bringing any value to the table?

He would collect a fee as well as earn his equity over time to manage the company and bring deals to the table.