Make it substantially more then you think they’ll lend.

The exterior looks like a craftsman influence?

Don't forget every one you talk to is a center of influence.

Jon knows what it’s like to start without money or credit, but he also knows what it takes to build substantial wealth from real estate.

We had a substantial recession recently.

Unless the estate has substantial value to offset the debts, the estate should mail the keys to the lenders.

Also start to document your "circle of influence" people for potential funding, and get a business plan together.

In that case maybe if the seller is focusing on the commission it becomes a talking point.If the seller told you however that they want top market and you will have to pour over tons of buyers to find that one person willing to see the full price value or close to it the work and time put in will be way more substantial.

Challenges will influence your investment strategy and ability to survive no matter how prepared you think you are and no matter how good the numbers appear to be at this moment.Your comments and thoughts are welcomed.

I have been involved in several long-term flips in my life since my dad renovated every house we bought and successfully sold them all at a substantial profit.