Start With America will be the first non-profit media and tv production company that creates a show called Start With America that creates entertainment from this People's Hedge Fund.

No real advantage to the 10 year beyond a slightly reduced rate (overcome IMO by TV), and automation.  

Then, weigh the two in light of each's pros can cons and arrive at your own decision.The people advertising courses on TV aren't selling agent licensing courses, unless it's a real estate broker hawking pre-licensing classes offered by the organization with which he is affiliated.Being a licensed agent does NOT mean you've been trained to invest.

I also paid for all utilities and cable TV.

Most people think it is a glamorous  profession from all the TV shows but your family member has a chance to see the real deal 

Sounds like a story for late night tv lol.

In an attempt to avoid the situation where you have the last seller(s) thinking they're on TV holding out for an astronomically high asking price, what would be the best approach?

Rehabbing is a fantastic way to make a living, but this stuff just isn't as easy as they make it out to be on TV.  

Sell the BMW... sell the Rolex... sell the big screen TV that you just HAD TO HAVE!!!!  

Okay, maybe I watch too much TV and then troll the forum.