Why do I need to pay a lender money for training before they lend me money?

You run the risk of getting yourself in trouble at your level of knowledge about wholesaling or at the  very least, wasting money and a lot of time.

Its your money but I would drive the areas to get a feel for whats around what you are buying . 

Our market is the same way, either spend the money on a hot tub or expect much lower revenues!

Hard Money How did you add value to the deal?

Over the long run you will pay them MORE than you get that is why purchased warranties and insurances are HUGE money makers for those who provide them.

Will it rent for enough to support the mortgage, taxes, insurance and maintenance until he passes the property off to his heirs???

I'm just curious...I'm here in CA, and with the cost of housing, I'm always wondering if my home is too large and if I should be finding other ways to invest my money, such as buying rental property (2 town homes instead of a house for example) and moving into a house later. 

Hard money How did you add value to the deal?

Hard Money How did you add value to the deal?