The alure of real estate feeds off the idea that you own an asset (actually the bank does), that it pays you every month (like dividends) and provides security (that's not liquid) which I described earlier as an "illusion".

Instant gratification is an illusion.

Wholesalers are realtors are not interchangeable. main difference is your trying to maximize your sellers return or buyers ROI.. wholesalers are trying to maximize their return with no thought to the seller other than make a deal.. they do have the illusion of a savior and solving problems but shoot 95% of wholesalers have no clue how to really solve any technical problem.. they can learn over time.. but agents by and large that are beginners as well dont know what they dont know..

Some folks votes count for more in real life....but they don’t count for more here. keep in mind many service providers on this site that sell ancillary real estate products are welcome wagon posters.. and this juices there post counts a lot.. you know the posts  IE welcome to the site go here go there.. while those are nice and valuable to the new member it can give an illusion of more involvement on the site than what they really do..

Maybe your under the illusion that they are getting 1 million dollar signing bonuses or something.. 

Ill use local management for long distances properties for everything except maintenance.

Besides, health and security are illusions that can never be guaranteed.

I always cover all my windows with inexpensive window treatments for privacy and give the illusion of someone living there. 

I also don't think it's rude to be a little illusive in your answer.

So the seller has no illusion that the optionee is required to purchase his property, he’s merely getting some cash for giving the optionee the RIGHT to purchase within a certain timeframe - IF he chooses.I think those that are both experienced AND well capitalized have a chance to survive with either of these two scenarios, or perhaps another that complies with the new rules in effect.