They are getting pathetically low returns on their current savings vehicles and they know I do a good job fixing up properties for rent.

If they aren't using them, they should put them in their locked trucks (it's called being adults), if items were in their vehicles, their auto insurance may cover it.

After speaking with the commercial lender, they're willing to offer the following loan vehicles with as little as 15% down payment.

You might find the prior felony conviction for possession with intent to distribute (yeah, I found that), or the prior eviction (yeah, I found that too), or the recently repossessed vehicle (yeah, it sounds like a broken record - found that too).

It goes without saying .. but consult your accountant ... but in my opinion the ability to write down your active income with this vehicle really makes it a very viable investment.

And you can see their facial expression when you ask them things.And don't forget you can see their vehicle in person, but not when you give a lockbox combination.

In the past I have had several yearly visits to property (1000 mi away) and claimed air, vehicle rental 50% meals, etc.

THIS  tenant has payments of $1442 every month--credit cards and vehicles.

We are so new at real estate investing, it seemed risky to put their school money in the same vehicle we have our other money tied up in.

If the car is stuck the car is a light small car that would be easy to have her 22 year old son who lives with her push if the vehicle is truly stuck.