If they are upside down, you need to show them, in writing, how much money they would need to bring to the table to offset the difference of your cash offer--some people may be willing to pay it.

If I, as an investor, can find the same deals a wholesaler can, in my opinion, the wholesaler isn't bringing anything new to the table.

You have to 'leave something on the table' for the next investor/buyer looking at your deal.

Every get rich quick hair brained scheme out there.When you become a commercial broker or investor one thing will be perfectly clear.TIME IS MONEYWhen working with investors I look at how out there the plan is.The more imaginative the plan the more things can go wrong and the more chances for failure.So when you only get paid when you close you look at probability and percentages like a hawk.I have many listings mainly in the Multifamily and Retail sectors.I do work with a small group of investors.Since most of my time is spent marketing my clients listings I only work with the most qualified investors.If you have money provided by proof of funds valid within the last 30 days AND you are realistic to the market then a broker might work with you.If you have NO to LITTLE money relative to what you want to buy and NO experience then you don't bring much value to the table.

On the other hand it's hard to leave money on the table and you may be able to talk to him/her and win them over.

Turn the tables on them.

But if you're paying someone $3,000 for a crappy coffee table and some bed sheets then you're asking for trouble.

Not the big glossy monthlies, because those ads would be expensive, but the throwaway type of magazine.Also, if I were you and had a couple of those condos to sell, I'd get a table at the local boat shows.

This is why you get paid under the table.

Sometimes, people who have made it through college have more drive to complete projects.I'd set up a table and look for someone who paid their way through college doing construction, or who grew up in a home where construction type things were done.Look for someone who took some business classes.If it is presented correctly, the graduate will see an opportunity to secure a job with a salary and at the same time the opportunity to learn new skills to generate income.Just me, but I'd announce that drug testing is being done (whether you actually do it or not).