obviously not all investors resort to wholesaling tactics once they get ur attention by flaunting 'all-cash' offers and ' proof of funds' in the excess of millions, but with the advent of MLM in this broke hyperinflative economy, less people/businesses qualify for funding, yet more are inspired by multimedia advertising/marketing/networking to want to 'invest' anyways evenmoreso.  

Using cash advances will be an option of last resort due to the fees and high interest rates. 

We are in a mountain resort area in California and based on things I'd seen around town, thought our home would appraise for $350-375,000.

But only as a last resort.

That should be an absolute last resort option if life knocks you down and generally should not be used to purchase a rental. 

I'd use rent credit as a last resort.

Purchasing a property for investment or flip should be economically feasible without having to resort to cutting corners to save a buck by not using professionals. 

All of those things take a lot of time, and can drag on for years.Call and tell him you have no interest in lawsuits, or filing complaints, that is a last resort.

I've opted out many, many times w/o having to resort to eviction.

If one lacks an education, an understanding of legal, ethical and social expectations dealing in an industry, the can only resort to predatory thinking.