I don’t want to by too much too fast but also don’t squander my ability to get financing.

I can't squander it again. 

Well, the numbers make sense so I don’t expect to squander his investment.

I have no idea how many potential leads were squandered due to his negligence.While I am no longer affiliated with this investor, I do not want to "move on" from these potential leads/deals.

income, I would feel comfortable bailing from my life of stability and servitude.Thanks everybody for the warm welcome...I will get to work learning the ropes here so I don't squander all this cash!

I only share this because it was a squandered opportunity for us to cheaply being REI. 

Tim Wieneke , You're both right about both deciding what you want and need, and finding the right balance between not squandering money and not purchasing bulk grains in a shared trailer in a flyover state!

Info on Annuitieshttp://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/05...In retirement planning, the three risks to life are covered with, - life insurance in case you die too soon, - disability income insurance in case you can't work and create income, and - annuities in case you outlive your income.In estate planning, many people are worried that if they give their children too much money and they will squander it quickly.

I just don't want to squander this opportunity and just waste it.

Did they squander the security deposits of the tenants as well?