And my mortgage broker tells me I can't use a portfolio lender or do hard money because they want more down or more equity in the purchase.I know some people with deep pockets, I can ask them for a loan....chances are slim, but I'll ask.Where else can I come up with $100-$200k?

So many people think there are deep dark secrets to REI that they have to pay someone to tell them. 

I realize biggerpockets is a huge resource and need to continue to dig deep for education.

I've been doing my and family taxes for 20 years, but I truly underestimated the value of an accountant with deep knowledge of RE investing.

Last week I sold a 3/1 renting for $700 and a 2/1 renting for $520, both at very deep discounts.

This will get deep into the title and expose other unknown liens, if any. 

Now this seller can move on with her life and breathe a little better.

I am deep in 3 deals and the repayments are delayed on all three.

@Mike D'ArrigoI don't have to look beyond the numbers, I live and breath Birmingham on a daily basis, and while doing so, manage hundreds of successful investments for clients all over the country.

Deep discounts being offered by investors who didn't realize the illiquidity of the investment in an effort to get out of an asset they consider to be non-performing because lets be honest here, some of these investments will be bad investments, and even the good ones won't appreciate in perpetuity.