As far as the traditional, I don't co-mingle so that money essentially is for investing and I don't and have never added to it.

In response to the service provided, essentially what an acquisitions team offers to its investors is countless man hours.

Doing what you essentially described, Lease Option or Rent-To-Own Sales, can help you get through the legal aspects of what you are calling Seller-Financing....

Did I make a stupid move by essentially adding a middleman?  

I'm in a raise right now for a deal and in four days after my initial email, had 5 returning investors from previous deals that essentially read the deal summary and listened to the investor conf call, then sent me an email w/the amount they want to invest.  

It turns into part of the down payment, essentially, when the TB buys.  

Also, having a buyers list as a wholesaler is essential, but if you want a tip - it doesn't have to be a giant one.

You could essentially offer to cosign (that's what you'd be doing).

Scared to the point that looking down makes you hesitant to jump, even though there is safety equipment in place.

Came out $4700 ahead.The risk here is that you are essentially floating your interest rate for six months.