Chances are the seller will pick option 2 and everybody wins.

Cynthia Elder - Real Estate Agent: Its a tool you can use when you want to win an offer but don't want to pay more than a certain amount.

QSR about 80% of sales were already through drive thru so they really haven't been impacted as much.So freestanding with drive thru have been winning and most doing well.

The legal system purges the less competitive landlords, and prevents new player to come in.

You can learn how to be a landlord or what all is involved and make some money in the meantime it's a win win in my opinion.

@Sam NaoumThis is a very opened ended question and how to start is broadMost investors take 4-6 months of studying up on the process and understanding the business and who the players are.

They exist still for sure but bigger, better, more seasoned players already know how to find them.Where i'm giving deals to buyers is on the REO side for challenged properties.

Win - win for both.Other options like assuming the loan or owner carry really wouldn't work. 

If I do that I tie the stock market (in theory) but then with tax benefits and appreciation I usually win.  

I really didn't add value as in money, I added value by solving problems for a co-worker and getting another buy and hold in my portfolio. win, win.