If you obtain documentation that appears to demonstrate the guy is trying to do a bait and switch on you, it will be more likely they'll finish the job at that price or not have as good of a case if/when you go to court. 

You really need to demonstrate you willingness to be fair and assist them to solve an existing problem or potential problems.

Now, in order to demonstrate the reinvestment into the Mortgage Payment the full Cashflow, I built a fully Amortized Loan with a Pre-Payment of $500 per month:We can calculate the FULL PAYMENTS by taking the $436 payment x 360 Terms and we get $156,812 which is in Cell P10.

This is a very simplistic analysis, but it is meant to demonstrate that systemic risk comes in different forms and that buy-and-hold investors can vary their exit timing a lot easier than fix-and-flippers because the product produces current income.I think this debate is a lot like whether or not to buy stocks for growth and capital gains or for income.

The seller must be related by blood, marriage or law or demonstrate a long-standing, family-type relationship to gift equity to the borrower.

You may be able to earn more in real estate, but don't assume that foregone earnings won't play a role.Let me demonstrate with examples.

There are too many tangible examples of regular people here on BP and in other places, that demonstrate how you can succeed in life if you reach out and use the resources that are available. 

We bought a MF that generated sufficient cash flow - Was able to demonstrate the business potential and the idea of wealth building.

It allows us to care for our families, care for others, demonstrate selflessness and compassion when passing it along to others in need, be good financial models for others to esteem to, etc.

Even with grants, you need to demonstrate resourcefulness to complete the project - otherwise the nickel and dimes will run out as soon as the 50th surprise catches you off guard.