@Christian Bateman A few years ago these were much more common but you can still find the occasional deal like this.

Let's assume our strategy is to focus on the purchasing of distressed properties, fixing them up, and then renting them out, with the occasional flip every so often.

They get paid to package, present and occasionally facilitate closing a loan. 

We also do occasional rehab tours of ongoing house flips, so you can see real deals in progress.Seize the day!

But, if you occasionally do need to back out, try to back out of the deal that will cause the least repercussions to your reputation.

There's a ton to do up there from June-August between the mountains, lakes, outlets, etc. and we'd get hikers, bikers, rock climbers, and the occasional fishermen. 

For that you will have to come to BP, your local REIA, and the occasional RE guru. 

@Gordon Cuffe Do you mind pinging me with occasional off-market properties? 

I have landscaping crew who I trust just need a good list of contractors/Handyman/plumbers I can call for occasional upkeep or emergencies.

Everything I buy is with intentions to either wholesale to another investor, or rehab & flip, but occasionally I hold them, as I have 9 today.I buy from anyone who has the best deal...some come from individual home owners FSBO, some from wholesalers, some from realtors, some from banks, some from live auction, some from online auction, some from HUD auction, anywhere there's a great deal, I could care less who is marketing it.