Not me.I have a framework.That framework "tries to" balance out a comfortable life vs. being just a toiling slave to a goal.But I will say this, I do enjoy most everything real estate.For instance if I'm sitting in the hot tub listning to music (or posting in here) and a call comes through saying a roof blew off, some people would consider that a huge hassle.But I don't look at it that way.

as a means to expedite the transaction, ask the wholesaler for a copy of the Settlement Agreement from the title company - - it is prepared the day of COE. 

You can use a sub-2 arrangement or just rely on a contract and option to tie it up and get paid at settlement from a lien on the property.Relist after improvements with the same Realtor, that should make them happy to help you.J Scott probably has a great spread sheet to identify problems, functions and issues but as to a profit, it's get what you can depending on the market.There is no short cut to make RE a simple process to follow to success, each deal must stand on its own and they are all different.

And that is (I believe) the framework of our Constitutional Republic.

My goal is to have the idea and framework by January 1, then line up interviews with 20 guests and then launch the podcast by March or April 1.

Also you are on the right track with deal structuring - such as Options, Assignments,Seller Financing, Deferred Settlement and Installments.

@Shane H. glad to hear you appear to have reached a good settlement with your prior tenant, although I hope you won't face any more hurdles collecting. 

After settlement we did the routine home inspection and found that the previous owner did not keep the places up much and it surprised me that people were still willing to live in these homes even though they did not appear safe (after actually being inside them). 

@Ryan Pozzi - sometimes, depending on the deal, and especially the size of the deal (single family vs multi family) you can make a cash offer and in the amount of time it takes to get to settlement, close with lender financing. 

I'll be honest most of my friends and family are jealous when I tell them about my current project or when I collect my rent checks or when I come home from a settlement on a flip.