They figure any money you make on the deal is money that's really theirs.With a private seller, though, you should be able to get away with minimal earnest money.

Its about making a deal while minimizing your risk as much as possible and in my opinion using the least amount of your own cash as possible.

Well said comments on the value of a real estate wholesaler...Wholesalers have specific skills related to "turning over rocks" and finding great deals.Investors that don't spend their time doing that reap the benefits of immediate access to deals.A great way to increase your value and minimize arguments as a wholesaler is to simply be transparent.

Was Morpheus delivering a nightmare with the blue pill or exposing Neo to the sometimes harsh realities of the world that existed whether he wanted to believe them or not?

If the seller is already late on their payments, and about to be foreclosed, the risk is minimal.

I must say , State farm has been GREAT with our policy since the fire, we had a good policy ,and they paid out quite well considering how minimal we thought our fire was.In my case , the insurance company has a law firm who goes after the responsible party, and tries to get $$$ from their insurance company.

Again, I feel like I am taking crazy pills again.

Big pill to swallow!

I think minimal would have been better wording.

I knew what repairs needed to be made (minimal cosmetic), and I knew that the expenses would be 45% to 50% once I got the building stabilized.