I actually dont mind telling people, they have no idea how it correlates to money, and most think you have a huge amount of money borrowed, the other one i like is How do you pay for all of them, my response is "the bank has a lot of money" most think you borrow it, and a few will think thats where you store your stash, either way they still have no clue, one set of people will think you are trapped and struggling, and others will think your loaded, all the while you look back at them, knowing they stock shelves at WalMart or are a cashier at a gas station, and think how bad their lives must suck living day to day. 

But you also have a $300k retirement account, a $20k vehicle, $10k stashed in a mutual fund, $75k in equity in another rental property, and $25k in other misc assets. 

Wholesaling the deal to a builder let's you get in and out fast while building your stash.

Both were profitable but it wasn't the prettiest method...I am currently debt free loan free and have $40,000 of investment capital stashed away and about $10,000 to live on as I am a single 30yo male living in a 2 bedroom apt paying $1200 for rent and utilities Have a job that pays roughly $3,500 a month on average.

Have heard Gordon Moss refer to FCI (and others) as an "online joker broker" which makes me wary.2.)

Finally, if you're low on cash, I'd recommend building up a bit of a stash first.

ask for a really big deposit ($5-10k) from this wholesaler to see if he has IT going or just kicking tires.Alternatively demand a non-exclusive clause that will allow you to keep looking for backup contracts in case this joker does not come through.But the main question is - why don't you use your own contract to sell?

Even if I could afford the down payment, I wouldn't have an emergency funds stash if something went wrong.

I just keep stashing cash flow, savings and do a cash out re-fi every couple years or so and the snowball keeps getting bigger.

stash the money and wait for prices to fall.