And I'm not all about taking for myself: I'm fortunate enough to have a solid W2 job right now so as I am learning, I want to JV deals with you, send good deals your way, etc.

I'm fortunate to have learned the value of saving / investing early so am in a good financial position.

Fortunately, the land value increased significantly during ownership.

Fortunately, the land value increased significantly during ownership.

Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately idk) I already jumped on this one with a 7500 deposit non refundable via New Western Acqusitions but my numbers dont add up.

Fortunately, I won’t need to use cash out to pay him off, since he’s getting control/equity of a different house.

Fortunately, and as you mentioned, sales rarely get voided/reversed after the fact. 

Hopefully this is the case.My wife and I aren't carpet fans to begin with but we couldn't determine what to do with the stairs since they weren't nice wood underneath and wood treads that are stainable are a fortune to purchase.

Fortunately, we're financially stable now thanks to my parents' hard work and dedication, but I'm working to create more time to share with them.

I'm very thankful for everyone who jumped in and helped, I feel fortunate to know so many great people.