He had a couple of things he needed cash for so we struck a deal where I gave him the 5k he wanted in cash and I took over the payments on the house.In a couple of years the house was paid off and I collected rents on the house until it was sold for a sizable profit.I would not rely on the current market trend to make this decision for me unless my plan was to sell quickly as trends can and do change in some cases without much warning.Good luck in your investing!

It's hard to say which is the icing and which one is the cake, cash flow or appreciation. 

As a wholesaler you don't have a ice cube's chance on a hot sidewalk of dealing at this level with commercial buyers who really don't need you or will need you ever again.In other words, you're elephant hunting with a BB gun. 

You are more likely to be struck by lightning twice.

But, I would also like to add in the note to make sure they post something on the Welcoming Forum, as to me it is the ice breaker.

Just saw another thread about asking a question on the phone, thought this might help people get past the cill and break the ice for cold calls or calling on sellers or buyers about a property.So, ring, ring, ring, Hello.....now what do you say?

You can pick up a Stainless Steel ice in door fridge for $800-900 (Frigidaire 25.5cu) delivered and installed and used craigslist washer and dryer for $200-300.

You are more likely to be struck by lightning twice.

RE is no different than insurance or boat building or auto repair or running an ice cream shop or anything else in business.

I broke the ice negotiating with buyers on this deal.