For example, if I booked Beyoncé to perform at a club, and she assigned the contract to Adele to show up and perform the same routine, lol.

I really want to expand existing the uncomfortably tiny full bath (35 sq feet) maybe adding a separate toilet closet.

I am almost thinking of a strategy where one routinely offers massive low ball buying prices in hopes of getting a small percentage of the deals.  

I want to be like you when i grow up :) Thanks Esaul, puberty is no fun though and can be very uncomfortable in this business.

Well, and my agent whose been amazing at searching through the rubble to find deals that make sense.Best advice is 3 fold:  1) BP Podcast is a must   2) Read or reread Rich Dad Poor Dad   3) Find an agent who works mostly with investorsI still have so much more to learn but my passion makes it kinda easy (routinely reading about REI 2 hours a day).Cheers!

If you are a real estate licensee, ask the agent to let you present your offer to their client if they feel uncomfortable about explaining your offer.

The need for a tax lawyer should be pretty rare - something like a 1031 or low-income tax credits may require it, but a specialist should be available via referral from a good Real Estate lawyer.Even for routine IRS issues - a CPA or even Enrolled Agent can represent the investor.

Read the forum here as a daily routine.

I have been quite uncomfortable with the volatility of the stock market and really will be happy with even a small return.

Yes, the 1st mtg routinely pays a portion, usually 5-10% of the seconds balance.