That's when I found out what she had done was replace the faucet, and did it incorrectly, instead of the magical story of how the faucet magically leaked on it's own but she couldn't send me pictures for some reason...After much explaining with this tenant that she would be responsible for the repair, she magically found her way to home depot to buy a replacement faucet that was exactly the same as before and get it installed correctly.

He's got some sort of magic wand, also brilliant. 

That got his attention and after 9 days he magically suddenly found the money in his account and sent it back....I ended up using the attorney my escrow company recommended instead as they worked with him for years.

Stop looking for shortcuts, some magical software that will generate leads for you or.. what ever.The best skill to have in this business is getting off market leads.

Note that 20% is not a "magic" number.

One for auto car parts (niche market of 3rd Generation Eclipses) and Magic: The Gathering Cards.

I wanted to use the equity in those 4 to start buying more, but found that no one will lend to me because of that magic number, not because I'm not a good risk.

No magic bullet my friend just a grind!!!!  

He owns property free and clear and is open to seller financing, however would NOT disclose over the phone the lowest amount he would accept down, per month, or length of term.Are there magic words I can use to get more details out of him before I present an offer in person?

Did he pull this number from his magic hat???