I think this demonstrates the only reason one should work with realtors, is do they bring anything unique to the table?

Looks like these guys are putting some serious money on the table.

Hello, I plan to send an REO offer with my own bank statement as my Proof of Fund yet if the offer is accepted and happened to be under contract, I prefer using Trans Funding meaning the real money will be from different sources at the closing table.

forget your "reputation as a buyer" and protect your ability to put food on the table next month.

If you need more than that, you would have to bring that to the table.

I've done everything right so far to this point, just need help getting to the closing table!

One agent stated that 3% was not enough and she needed to "put bread on her table" and wanted 6%.

I can't expect others to have been through the path in life to be at some point where note investing is a natural progression.Reminds me of the game "Pick up sticks" where you dump sticks on a table and then attempt to pick them up without moving any other stick.

The key is to find a motivated seller and to bring value to the table.

Whether a person comes to the table with cash or with a loan really makes no difference in the end - there is still a closing.One big question is will the VA loan be finalized before you need to fulfill your end of the contract?