If I don't want the stress of RE I'm just going to buy index funds/stocks/bonds - much easier to liquidate than getting back my money in a syndication that's not doing well.  

Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:Although in the MFR realm this is not a Guru how to make money with no money..

You can also hold money for maintenance, capex, taxes, insurance, or other projected expenses.

To answer your question directly OP, to sell a deal and make money. 

First of all, do not take any money out of the business, because you will need it.

I did my research and requote what would benefit both me and the investor, below is the Finalized CORRECT format of the proposal:Listed price on the property: 459,900MAXIMUM amout of money down on the property: $380,000Method of Payment: CASH OFFER from Investor.

And you spend all that money on updating it will be for not.

Our cash on cash return is essentially infinite as we make money on the delta between the yield of the discounted note that we purchase and the interest rate we pay to our passive private capital partners. 

But do look at the shiny penny and spend big sums of money to learn.

We were wondering if it would be best for him to get the degree or to drop out and focus on making money and getting experience in real estate instead (or try and do both)?