I would be slightly strapped for cash off the bat, so potentially have a momentum play going or an add value that currently pays the bills. 

Even for something as small as putting a strap on the hot water heater and fixing a few cracked siding shingles.  

"Servicing Retained" means the seller retains servicing rights, a Note mat be serviced by a third party and you can simply keep servicing in place and the servicer will send you the payments, much easier, but notice in the change of the holder is still required.Assignment of Mortgage or Note and Deed of Trust is made by endorsement on the Note and Security Agreement, the Note can be endorsed just like a check, "pay to the order of...." 

Too many of us are strapped with enormous or unaffordable student debt.  

I was trying to ask very basic questions since I didn't know much about wholesaling, but I just strapped in and learned everything through these free online routes and through putting the info to practice. 

I have been researching my own backyard a bit and I am realizing there mat be some better deals, not only for myself but buyers I may network with as well, out there in other areas.

:D  They added a sump pump last year after replacing two basement walls and kevlar strapping the other two.  

But if consumers strapped during a recession caused by dollar devaluation have less free cash flow overall to spend, I see that affecting buy and hold investors (flat or lower rents, higher costs) and consumers (lower offering prices on purchases, or failed loan qualifications) alike.Given the government debt to GDP ratios, which are far higher now than they were in 2008, I see this kind of recession as inevitable; it is just a matter of when.

@Lynda CrittendonThanks for the intro six months is more than enough time strap your boots on and just jump on in, and there's tons of support here just come on in...Best of Luck!! 

Secondly, i was strapped as well, single mother of 2 children.