Yes, index funds are investments for the long haul and you're supposed to ride out the ebbs and flows, but I always think of this guy who I used to work with.

I was hoping to get $600 for the unit since that's what my cashflow calculator indicated... they got $710, it took 9 nerve racking weeks but those few extra weeks got me $110/mo more than I would have asked for, so I'm glad I didn't ride them hard.  

Then you can get referrals from people you've helped along the way and sleep well at night knowing that you've conducted yourself in an honorable fashion.

So the best thing to do is to buy the real estate then sell it.. this is fool proof.. but of course most wholesaler will just violate the law because billy bob on BP said it was OK.. lolso take a minute check with the state and then fashion your business after what they tell you then yu don't have to worry.

(amen to that) I don't want to go down a rabbit hole on this thread but my wife and I are striving to teach our boys in a similar fashion.

"Buyer agrees to give in exchange for a down payment a riding mower - all the tools in my garage - a 1951 Buick - $2,000 worth of dental service with Jack the Tooth guy, a coin collection - This method works best when you find out what the seller's passion is - You can always offer that item that he will like - that you can buy on terms - Front Porch Clause - tell the seller you buy the property if he fixes the front porch that will cost about $5,000 - oh, credit that to me and I'll fix it.Offer mortgage notes for DP or Equity - by creating a mortgage and note on your property you own - a title company can do this for you.I have many more - here is the last one I will mention ---Vertical Break Up - Offer to buy the building for cash, and lease the land.

Some private lenders may require monthly interest payments, but some will let the interest ride until you sell the home so that you don't have payments during the process.Almost all charge origination points and/or other fees.

I'm thinking better to let it ride so their won't be a mark against the house (or my company) when applying for more insurance.  

I can look an investor in the eye and say, we can ride this storm out if it shows up because of this debt structure.

I'm interested in becoming active in the forums and offering what help I can for other investors, and for sure learning a lot from other people's experiences.Today and over the last week I've had the interesting experience of riding around the city and touring properties for sale or just currently owned by few other investors, who are very experienced and it was a great learning experience.