Economics in the end tends to win.

Learning how to listen for distress, motivation and flexibility while communicating valuable information to the seller to win them to your side to close the deal are all things worth practicing.

When buyers come in I'll ask them if they'd like to enter for a chance to win a free home warranty, if they say yes I just ask them to sign the sign in sheet and they spin the wheel. 

@Tyson HoseyTell them to get a credit card, pay you rent from the credit card and pay it off every month WIN WIN.

My guess (emphasize guess) is any funds you personally disbursed are considered a capital contribution.

Seems like a win-win.S.

I realize this takes an ideal situation but there are small companies out there that would appreciate your business and experience, and it might just be a win win for everyone.  

California: $34,307Kansas City: $20,288$34,307 - $20,288 = $14,019+ California for the win!

I would move out of my current home and live in 4-plexCurrently living situation is SF homeMortage - 1,000 (with HOA and rounding up on mortgage)Potential Rent - 1350 (1300-1400 low to high season)Likelihood of renting w/in 45 days - 70%Potential 4-plexselling price - 220,000 (would only do deal if they would come down to less than 215,000)3 occupied/1 vacant rent - 550 on month to month (1,650 p/mo);  current tenants are long term tenants;  rental market calls for 750-800HOA - optional at 360 p/moWould purchase with 5% down ( 10,750)I would do a 15yr loan to pay it down soonerAppraisal is probably 230k.

Always remember to persist and you will WIN!!