Two issues came up that make me feel the seller has not operated in good faith:1) Despite already being in contract, and knowing the inspection date - the seller left a number of items that were listed in the MLS un-done until after the inspection (installing a proper dryer vent, installing a new range and vent, replacing the water heater, and installing a new furnace).

Among multiple offers, the listing agent has chosen my offer as the strongest one and is in the process of negotiating with the bank (this is a short sale). However, the listing agent is also insisting that we open es...

However, you've burned through your reserves so how much faith do you want to put in your friends analysis?

These indivules I refer to as "faith investors", as with religion, faith relies on that which can not be proven. 

My realtor recommended an investor that wants to fund my next two deals under contracts.Details,They about the same price and total 140k (rehab money not included)He would like 6.5% per annum until the full amount is paidI am required to put down a 10% good faith payment with the closing attorneys office that will be refunded to me at closing. 

I'm an ex-engineer, so it was a huge leap of faith to begin with---that being said, I have never returned to that well for a drink...I'm probably in the same forums you speak of and I probably know the lead sources you refer to---Adjustable Rate Markeing one of them that you are referring to?

Weissman and others,I am in the same mess as some others with investment in pre-construction 4-plex in Faith Landing, Caldwell, Idaho.

I realize with real estate investing, you can't just be reading the blogs and forums day and night but never take that leap of faith.

Hello All,I wanted to update the BP community since a lot of my knowledge and confidence in the real estate world has come from the multiple resources offered by BP. I resigned from my full time job as an engineering ...

Thanks for taking the leap of faith on this (what most naysayers call) CRAZY business model.