When it comes to real estate, your client will be the main bread makers of the home so they will be your primary decision-maker.

And as you know - action takers are money makers!!!

I understand that this topic has probably been discussed any number of times in the forums, but I haven't been able to find anything that satisfies my need for a data driven decision maker.

If you're interested in Loral, I would suggest buying her book "The Millionaire Maker".

So without you being prepared to make real offers, unfortunately your broker can't do much more for you.I would encourage you to continue with preparing your finances so that you can be ready to 1. jump in if this competing buyer backs out and the property comes back on-market, or 2. make offers on other deals.If you are finding off-market deals, I suppose you could take more time to prepare/get creative with financing.

People do get into wholesaling or become agents but those aren't quick money makers and those take time and money to do. 

I have a couple of properties that could qualify as semi-war zones or revolving door zones, but they are such money makers!!  

I'm a member of GA REIA, gareia.org, and bought my last 2 deals from GA REIA wholesalers I met at the meetings and on their Deal makers email list.You don't have to go door knocking to find good deals, although that education would be priceless and cheap excepting your time.

Homes are appreciating in the area. 2 Story , 3BR 2BA, 2300 sq ftAustin, TX areaComps coming in at about $175-195KRents at about $1550-$1600House needs $14K of foundation repairI estimate another $6-8K for collateral damage and minor repairs to make rent readyFoundation engineer says home is structurally sound and safe to live in, but wouldn't say how long. 

I know I have to have discipline to do work after work to make real estate happen.