Make sure you qualify your buyers before committing a bunch of time on them.

Ultimately, he accepted.To lock this deal in, I did actually commit a $ 1,000 earnest money deposit, but that was all.  

My offer, a cup of coffee, an open mind, a commitment to working hard, learning everything I can and most importantly, the desire to succeed, as there are people who are relying on my success.

And also depends on your financial situation, investing goals and time commitment. 

Did you know big companies lay off people just to make quarterly earnings commitments they made to Wall St ?

There are more variables to consider such as the work and activities you perform outside of your capacity as partner, your time commitment to the partnership, as well as your partner's time commitment. 

Southeast Raleigh is definitely revamping a bit, but I would take a drive through the neighborhood before committing a large amount of money to the investment.  

I then called my friend to run it past him, explained my plan/goal and even worked some numbers on the new BP rental calculator printed out the PDF with the numbers and received his commitment.

I have very little real estate experience but I recognize the benefits of investing in real estate and therefore have made a commitment to become as educated as possible in regard to investing.

I have very little real estate experience but I recognize the benefits of investing in real estate and therefore have made a commitment to become as educated as possible in regard to investing.