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My job is literally to keep as much of my client's money from the government as possible, without doing anything fraudulent.

fraudulent lenders which require upfront feesmortgage acceleration programsdon't post "I have $XX,XXX. 

Short Term rental is even more out of the question, as the last renters just came back as a fraudulent payment as well (2 in a row). 

Were these other attorneys thinking you might not be able to prove the seller was fraudulent?

Most people say don't buy for appreciation, but I've seen sharp folks with deep pockets buy in hot markets with negative cash flow because they have enough money to gamble and still survive if they lose, because they are banking on that appreciation. 

You, on the other hand, seem to be gambling a lot more with that $60-120 quote rehab quote you're working with.

If you're willing to gamble that it will appreciate more in 2016, *maybe* you hold it another year.Take the tax-free money and invest it elsewhere - stocks, a duplex, something out of state...

If you buy in CA with the speculation of appreciation year after year after year, then I believe you are just gambling and not looking for the long term wealth.

I’ve heard of an argument being made that if someone makes an offer to purchase a property and has no ability to complete that offer, and assuming the offer is not subject to a financing condition, then the buyer has committed a fraudulent act by stating he will complete a purchase that he has no ability to complete.