I would guess that your strong background in the industry will provide you with a solid and knowledgable foundation for this next step in your life.

I have worked most of my life in residential construction.

Now it may seem hard but nothing in life is ever easy and if it is most likely there is something wrong with what you are doing.

Hey there Spy-That sounds like that once in a life time deal that just falls into your lap but it is a good thing that you were able to act on the deal and not let it pass you by!

Life keeps coming back to a few certain things: You get what you pay for.

I have been saving my whole life to buy my dream home!

Basically, I am a young entrepreneur who just got through allot of life changes, and I am trying to settle down and get into my first home.

Now as far as contracting a deal it can mean a numerous amount of things as far as: doing home loans, selling houses, doind commercial loans, selling buildings, selling abusiness, and putting deals together!

If you bank has filed a "notice of default", or whatever its called in your area, you've probably had numerous phone calls, letters, or people knocking on your door already.If you do try a sale leaseback like you describe, I'd recommend you do it with someone you don't care to stay friends with.

I am no longer sitting on the fence, sitting and thinking and pontificating about how wonderful life would be investing in real estate.