However I was prepared, willing, wrote the offer that I would putdown a deposit of 100% of the sales price, which was six figures, and had the deposit check already written out for the presentation and kept waiving in front of the seller.

I want to be prepared for everything.

Know your numbers, know your ARV, know your rehab costs and be prepared to bring them a complete analysis that has realistic numbers.And make sure to take a few mints, cause first impressions and all :)Good luck!

Long story short with a few properties and a contract for deed sale I have decided excel and turbotax may not be the wisest and that I could use some better advice and direction.

I am located in small town so...

Hello, my name is Renee and I am preparing retire at the end of this year.

I have found a property that I am very interested in and am prepared to move along with an offer.

I do have experience but all I learned is to post signs that don't work, and call people all day on craigslist, I did come close to having a contract 3 instances but I was not prepared and ready that's the main reason why I'm looking for someone to guide me.

That's a question you would do well to ask yourself and then prepare to answer.

Have your attorney prepare the sub2, wrap, or lease option assignment docs, and have the seller go down to the attorney's office and sign.These 2 steps allow you to have a solid deal that does not unravel, stops "buyer's remorse".Here is my letter of intent for lease option assignment.https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B410Qg6zTH1EUFdQe...from there you can market for the tenant buyer.

It's best to overcome those tendencies with preparation through studying comparable values and the developing a model that fits your goals.