I'm a Realtor out here in Las Vegas and ran into the weirdest and saddest thing ever at a closing table.

Any investment is a gamble - not as risky as the craps table, but never guaranteed - and you shouldn't be gambling with your future.

@Kenneth McKeown I made a promise to my soon to be wife that the primary house would be off the table for a source of equity or whatnot.

@Shawn Ryan I wouldn't bet the farm (but I'd bet the cat*) that she's going to end up leaving money on the table if she sells on her own.If she finds her own buyer, it's highly unlikely that she has the person who is willing to pay the highest price for the property.  

I think my real problem is getting people serious people to actually come to the table

Hi All,I have been driving around and taking notes of distressed properties. I call the owners but they are so against the idea of selling their house. What are things I can tell the homeowners to get them open to the...

You let people join the controlling entity with authority to exercise control because they bring skills to the table that you can benefit from. 

Landscape supply business demanding to be paid under the table (cash only, no paperwork or receipt)A landscape supply business misrepresented their product to me. 

Landscape supply business demanding to be paid under the table (cash only, no paperwork or receipt) for poor quality product not agreed to.A landscape supply business misrepresented their product to me.

I do not believe lenders will let you use potential rental income to help you qualify for the loan.You will need to finance this through your personal credit and come to the table with at least 20% down.