A far more successful method would be to increase earnings, reduce spending, and save up.

Your city's planning department will have a form to fill out or other method to communicate with AT&T's Engineering Department.

I came across one of the webinars of biggerpocket that's when I realised that I must learn of these methods to create my portfolio.

It's always wise to assess one's financial readiness before committing to such a significant investment.So whether you go sub2, seller financing or some other method, its all debt - just a matter of who is providing it.

Combining methods might be ideal, starting with monthly payments and adding lump sums when possible.

Given your situation and interest in potentially expanding your investment portfolio, you might consider the BRRRR method as a strategic approach.

It gives you the chance to network with seasoned investors, exchange stories, and even locate mentors who can support you along the way.BRRRR method: As the BRRRR method piques your attention, concentrate on understanding the nuances of each step—buy, rehab, rent, refinance, and repeat.Make contact with nearby investors who have completed BRRRR transactions successfully.

Legals mate,Goes into company operating account and not title company.So in a way it isn't a "Deposit".Plus, would never hold onto it and would always refund as we aren't in the biz of "stealing" deposits per se.It's just a sign of good faith that an investor is willing to put their money where their mouth is and the verbiage also specifies this clearly.If they trust us and are going to purchase a turnkey property from us for $80,000 in cash for example, then there should be no hesitance in paying a $5,000 refundable deposit either.Who bulks at this, isn't serious and hasn't done enough research on our market, company and operation so it's a "no fit".Introduced this a while ago as a protection method to not waste time on calls, deal presentation, company resources, etc... only for someone to go MIA and steal all the inside knowledge they gained from us.

I do question how applicable that technology and method is for market rate US product. 

Put your popcorn away because for now I am exercising the Lincoln Leadership method.