How are people doing living FIRE.I'd guess since like any large goal, there are more new to it than are established in it.

Once you establish a foundation of education and you pick a niche, then it'll be time to start pursuing your first deal.If you are driven, disciplined, and focused, you may be able to retire off real estate by the age of 60.

I do not gamble with this. 

Hi, I'm looking to establish relationships with wholesalers in my target area to buy their low equity leads off them (for seller financing deals).

You may want to research why paying 50% upfront is a high risk gamble and why you should NEVER pay cash.3) WHEN: housing values are not predicted to drop - although they may flatline.

We were notified that prior to the transfer of title, we will need to establish an escrow account with funds equal to 125% of the estimated cost of repairs of the code violations we are assuming. 

Gamble.

Thank you for that explanation which indeed help, but I do believe you misunderstood what I was asking, and ill take the blame because I wasn't clear enough.I was asking about what the numbers you provided, First how are the percentage established for each one 3% for holding and closing, 6% for realtor, etc.

To get this type of attention from an agent, you must be willing to close on deals, or at least establish a rapport where that agent feels that you appreciate the level of service, and will close with he/she.

I feel like this is critical if you are trying to establish a new relationship with a realtor and show that you are serious.