I have two separate bank accounts (account "B1" and "B2") at the same institution. 

One who is active still and recently did a case study write up like this is Don Konipol, the other pops on every now and again and did a BP episode many years ago Aaron Mazzrillo so search those two names and read some threads.A more likely scenario is not what you mentioned as the ever growing note/value deal, at least not as outlined.

For instance, the term could be 3 years and add a clause that says they have to return the property to the condition it was in when they moved in, not just keep their deposit. 

Purchase price: $44,000 Cash invested: $75,000 This was a huge undertaking, but the risk reward ratio worked out great.

Hey guys,I live in Atlanta, but have my first subject to deal lined up in Peoria, IL.

I am always up for coffee!!! 

If the gap still exists, is it more narrow today than it was during the lower rate environment?

Quote from @Sarah Ali: The seller has a contract with the agent, which means they can't legally sell the property without compensating the agent.

Every REI has a starting point, a build up phase, and an exit phase (this doesn't have to mean out of REI...it refers to cash).The key to determining this is based on an investment plan, and where the REI is in that plan. 

If worse comes to worse and I need to get a judgement against the tenant and co-signer(s) can I force them to pay?!?