Reed, another guru I think, but he lists the law suits, bankruptcies and jail time these thieves have.IMO, and yes, I may have a better insight to some areas of this, these educational information types are being examined, in time I'm betting there will be oversight as to products advancing systems, strategies or methods of conducting business.

My bet is that you just chalk up the $200 to a lesson learned.

If you target the right markets, I bet you could have some success.

Do things right and I bet you'll be very happy in 10 or 20 years.

@chadfound through the MLS i would be willing to bet .. ?

Where I see investors get into trouble is say their total net worth is 400,000 and then want to bet 350,000 onto a value add property.

Both hallmarks of a good bet for vacation rentals.

If you are taking uncalculated risks then it is simply gambling or betting. 

Plus, as @Dan Pohlman suggests above, a high CLTV (combined loan to value) could also preclude any additional loan and is potentially dangerous.In my view, your second best bet behind getting a cash partner would be to wait and get a conventional HELOC on your home, once you get your credit straightened out.

Bet you're proud to.