I just received a call from my tenants and they notified me that the gas was cut off due to an earthquake valve being activated.

I know that some flippers have made things tougher for the rest of us, the guys that cut every corner they can, don't pull any permits when they should, cover up things that really should be fixed, etc.

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He does not want to do a JV on the deal but is willing to cut me in a % of the transaction b/c I am bringing a cash buyer.

If you know what you are doing and follow some pretty well proven strategies (you can learn them all here and in a few good books) that you understand before you jump in, you can always scrape a knee or get an unexpected nick or cut, but you won't break a leg and get seriously hurt.

They want to either discredit what I do (Lease Option Assignments) or want to cut me out of the deal.If I find a listed house I really want for my tenant buyers, I simply walk up to the homeowner on a Saturday (if its OO) and ask them some questions..."

In my County on our renewals Sec. 8 is cutting what they are paying.

It seems to be the clear cut winner (better returns all around, better CAP rate, less All In money, etc).

I feel those programs are going to be targeted for cut backs in the years to come.

CUT my teeth on.