Here is a hypothetical situation - I hold a 1st lien position note secured by commercial land.

Types of Cash Flow that Can Be SoldPrivate Mortgage Notes Catastrophe Fund SettlementsAnnuitiesLotteries and Structured settlementsCar, Marine and AircraftCharitable Remainder TrustsBail bonds secured by real estateDivorce liens Notes created in the sale of a businessMobile home seller financingViaticalsVacant land notesInheritance NotesReimbursement Agreements to Developer from utility company Vendor Carryback Paper Vocational School Paper Working Capital Financing

The cash money is security.

We don't know where this one property purchase will lead us, but we really want to invest our money in something to secure a better future (hopefully near future) for all of us.

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I have become less risk averse, but perhaps that's because I have the security of my degree.

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forget about saving money.if you have money - try not to use it.loli know that sounds funny, but any type of investment plan involves having some security (a stable income), comfort (some savings and portfolio investments) and risk (investing with intent for higher returns)."

And then I'll officially be one rich son of a *****!

The security deposit which comes to me at closing could be part of that which makes it easier for the tenant to become a buyer.Here's the way the numbers work out, averaged over the 3 houses.My cost: $55KMy share of closing costs: 00Tenant's cost: 70KTenant's loan: 68K @ 8.5%Tenant's P&I: 523/month which is the payment on the $53K that I actually have in the deal if it were a 11.8% loan.