One thought if Scottsdale still owned the notes was, see if we can buy them at a discount and make a spread on re-selling them, but having seen that interview, you're probably correct that they had already sold them on anyways, keeping that spread themselves (which never got back to investors!

It should have a good spread to ensure you're not losing money in the long run.

Thw more dense a project the better chance the numbers work. 30 inexpensive homes on 3 acres will pencil probably before 5 expensive homes will because you still have to spread your infrastructure across 3 acres.

There are many banks that also have their junk fees, higher spreads, which results in a costlier loan.  

Of course, the buyer could lose their job, but the spread between cash vs. mortgage has to be more than most people think.

Consider an Installment Sale: By structuring the sale to receive payments over multiple years, you can spread the capital gains tax liability over time, potentially keeping you in a lower tax bracket each year.11.

Just make sure to do thorough research and fully update yourself on the changes in the local market to ensure strong rental demand and solid market data.Diversifying your investments by owning multiple properties spreads the risk and helps maintain cash flow.

You state that everything is equal but are concerned that not everything is equal...It's very possible to see a price spread like that even with comparable coverage but it's also vitally important you work with someone that has your back to make sure you understand your coverage before you'd have to use it.  

If they know you won and got it for less than their bid, I am not sure they will turn around and buy it from you for a 20k spread.

You want to make both parties happy.Most wholesalers fail because they are chasing the spread (their money) and not focused on helping the seller and providing a win-win for the buyer.