@Frank Molinaro Here is my "starting up" collection: Read http://greeneincome.com/index.php/2018/10/29/ideal-vs-desperate-investor/ Read Dave Ramsey book "The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness." and complete the baby steps there.

Is this good for the investor because the seller is somewhat desperate?

First, I would push to compensate him with cash flow or an upfront fee before making it complicated by sharing ownership.However, if he signs the loan and invests no cash, I'd say push for 25% ownership, and walk away if he wants 40% (unless you are really desperate).

Based off the inspector feedback I got back today I desperately need a plumber for tomorrow when I walk the property and before everyone leaves for the holidays.

Well my sweet little english muffin...what do all REI desperately NEEEEEED.Leads.They need good dels.How do you get them?

In your experience, statistically, who have been the most desperate sellers that take the least amount of money relative to what their property is worth?

Desperate people do desperate things, so don't push so hard the tenant feels threatened.

Actually, here is my "starting up" collection:Read http://greeneincome.com/index.php/2018/10/29/ideal-vs-desperate-investor/Read Dave Ramsey book "The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness." and complete the baby steps there.Read Scott Trench’s book “Set for Life.”Finish the school and get your degree - you'll need it later, especially if it's business management.Get a job first where you have W2 income.

No personal story , makes you seem desperate, stick to the facts that you have money and you can pay x amount of dollars and ready to proceed with purchase if offer accepted!

Very, very low and if you are looking in Austin people have options such as ibuyers so they will not be desperate for anything.