On (rare) occasion even we have appraisals come in a little bit light, but not usually more than a thousand bucks or so.

Petitioner testified that her brother-in-law performed various repairs on the premises on two separate occasions.

You can extend leeway to people on occasion to help them out personally, but if you do it at every turn, you will likely end up much worse off in the long run. 

Additionally, if investing is something they are interested in, it is likely not going to be in note investing or real estate because their likely method of investment is retirement/401k.So, on one occasion, before I even considered seller financing as a viable option, I researched to see who the seller was via public records and whether they owned multiple properties.

I have a number of occasions where the specialists identified material defects that the general inspector missed.

Linda is correct that the only way to avoid the 20% down is to make it your primary residence, however on occasion you can find a lender that will allow you to purchase with 15% down but that is rare and your credit must be excellent.

If you use all your cash on one deal, you will own it, but will have nothing to start your next deal- which will inevitably present itself to you right after you spent all your money. the cash out refi sounds sexy as hell, but I’ve had multiple occasions where I haven’t been able to get a cash out refi done - but I’ve refi’d plenty HML’s to long term.

@Caleb Heimsoth good point, I see the value in doing it on occasion or like you said if it's a property you don't want to hang onto but the people who think they will grow an empire without huge marketing budgets seem to be spinning their wheels while wasting money.I love how @Jay Hinrichs almost always tells them to get a real estate license and be a realtor.

On occasion an outsider, a mentor or new partner for instance, can quickly see problems and salvage a project/investment/whatever you want to call it.

To not trust contractors even if family ( I was burned on multiple occasions).