I was thrilled to have done a lease option because I was simple able to walk away after the lease.

Sure, if you don't mind gambling with your future.

Otherwise it’s just gambling!

I love real estate it is very thrilling and in love the whole investment industry.

Keep up the great work, and I'm thrilled to have found this website and podcasts.

Buying thinking that the next recession won’t affect real estate is just gambling in my opinion.

I’ll admit that the thrill of “taking down” a deal, the excitement of getting your hands dirty rehabbing the “ugly house on the block,” the challenge of learning the various aspects of the process, and the pride of seeing the amazing transformation from all your efforts were certainly rewarding.

Thrill seekers, where are you??

To be perfectly honest, I expected the seller to prefer the all-cash offer, but I am thrilled she is accepting the following offer:Purchase price:  $40,000Down payment:  $2,000Seller Financing:  $38,000 first-lien mortgage fully amortizing over 15 years at a 5.0% fixed interest rate, resulting in monthly payments of $300.50The questions I have are as follows:-The purchase contract I am working on notes in the "Method of Payment" that there will be $2k down and a $38k mortgage to be held by seller.  

That's gambling, straight up!