1) We make sure backside funds are confirmed at title before we initiate frontside wire.2) Our agreement that we get the wholesaler to sign essentially would allow us to secure a loan against the property if for whatever reason there was an issue (as never happened).3) We generally insist that both the A-B and the B-C contract are at the same title company.

Essentially a syndication....

When the tax base disappears so do essential services.

With the upswing in the country's short-term and mid-term rental markets, a unique opportunity is presenting itself to house hackers during a time when it's harder to cash flow than it was a few years ago.

Pay him cash.

I like Clarksville, TN because of the strong fundamentals, minimal volatility, and balance of cash flow and appreciation opportunities. 

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I concur with @Patricia SteinerIt's essential to review your lease to check for any clauses related to pest control.

So cash flow isn’t the biggest concern.

If you use the same, you get blinders essentially.