I agree with George Hermann that Ease of sale is the reason that cash, usually wins out.

If they are good people, pay well, communicate well and screw up due to life events or unfortunate circumstances, I may even cut them a break and allow them to dig themselves out of a situation beyond what is agreed in writing.I want win-win deals. 

Hey Brandon, your in the right place to learn BP is an excellent place to learn.

I do have excellent credit though.

There are about seven gated communities in the Pocono's and a good number of Private Communities  and they all serve a purpose: some are excellent for seasonal recreational activities while others due to location are excellent for commuters.   

It sound like you already have a winning lottery ticket. 

Possible .... just like it is possible to win a $300,000,000 lottery.First, you would have to cross off the title of Licensed Insurance agent ... and probably drop the techie too.  

There's a lot of excellent information on here, and everyone seems to be eager to share their experiences.I'm new to REI, but very eager to build an out of state rental portfolio (out of state because I'm priced out of Cali). 

If you have access to $30k homes, can afford the costs of renovation and the costs of the resale while remaining profitable you're only a "friends and family round" away from being in business.This is a sum of money that banks are just not going to write short term debt on without excellent credit and collateral.

This ain't the Wild West, the fastest draw does not win in the end anymore.I almost mentioned Jerry W.