She will tell you anything you want to hear and is not a reliable source of information.Personally, I would dig really, really deep or (my more likely choice) deny the application.

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Her deep knowledge of the market allowed me to identify properties that were not only viable but held substantial equity potential.

It doesn't pass the smell test.It could be completely legit, but I would definitely dig deep into his contracts, talk to other clients, and really vet him before moving forward.

Ultimately, don't be one of those people who jumps into the deep end without knowing how to swim. 

If a buyer has the financial capability to handle possible temporary negative cash flow and ability to refinance in the unlikely event the note is accelerated, and the seller has the ability to do a background check on the buyer and reach an intelligent decision, then the benefits of a real property transaction without the expense, time and qualifying necessary to obtain new financing and perhaps the benefits of a lower interest rate can successfully accrue to the benefit of both parties to the transaction.If the buyer is an undercapitalized inexperienced recent “graduate” of a guru program and the seller is willing to sell to anyone, whether breathing or not, then the transaction has a high likely hood of ending in disaster.When both parties are knowledgeable and understand the risks of the transaction, nobody is “taking advantage” of anyone else.  

A high quality SFR in Austin will pay dividends in the long-run, and don't invest for anything but that. 5-6 years is too little, but if you are to expose yourself to that I would still take Austin.Those deep parts of SW FL are cyclical with retirement up & downs on economic recessions.

I called a real estate attorney today based on a Google search, and I got an earful about how Subject To was not possible, the bank would call the loan due, I need to have 'very deep pockets', etc etc etc.I know it's possible and there are people doing these types of deals.

They have one of the tougher credentialing processes out there, but they have excellent data that goes deep with relatives, neighbors, associates, etc..