Besides I don't like the fact of being "restricted" to territory/population the way that franchises do. 

.…………………………… 285Headlines, Advertising, Agent Marketing……………………………... 286Create Market Territories………………….…………………………... 288Real Estate Coupon Consulting………………….……………………. 286Coupon Consulting Model………………….…………………………. 289Foreclosure Consulting………………….…………………………….. 292The Foreclosure Consulting Model………………….………………… 293Client/Mediator Contract………………….…………………………... 294Additional Foreclosure Consulting Profit Centers…………………….. 295Licensing Laws………………….…………………………………….. 295The Many Delinquent Mortgage Options……………………………... 296Advertising for Foreclosure Clients…………………………………… 300F.C.

I guess price comes with the territory.

You can also attempt to network with seller-financing folks by looking for them on Craigslist, at the REIAs, or just googling for their websites.This is all unchartered territory and the legal framework is still evolving, and you are likely to get tons of different answers.

Your insights and recommendations would be greatly appreciated as I explore opportunities beyond my familiar territory. 

Market value, to me, is not waiting a year for the right buyer to come along (maybe it would be if we were talking houses in 7 figure territory).

Originally posted by J Scott:If there are multiple passive investors giving you money that you're pooling to buy investments, you should be careful -- you may be violating SEC regulations, as the investment would likely be classified as a security.If you enter into an agreement where one or more persons put in their money and the success or failure depends mainly on the active member, then you are most likely in SEC territory.

The second he scheduled a showing with another individual I believe he clearly stepped into agent territory. 

That is a territory I avoid. 

Is there any way to combat this, or does it just come with the territory?