We wholesaled a deal last fall to a buy & hold investor, because the rehab that would be necessary to flip it was substantial, and we just weren't 100% confident we could get the ARV that would justify it, even though the market supported that number.  

Under the guidance of a good mentor, when the time is right, I'm quite confident one could be QUITE profitable with a much less expensive "education".Total investment: <$1200

Because they are confident enough with the outcome that they don't consider it gambling.Some people are willing to take that a little bit further...They say, "I just bought this rental property that generates huge cash flow; unless the market collapses or the entire town blows up, I should have no problem making positive cash flow with this house." 

Dave Foster, Robert Hetzler or Bill Exeter.Mark

My point is simply this, I think it's important we keep a mood that fosters support and education versus harsh criticism.Mike drop.

She (listing agent) was "90%" confident we'd hear more next week and should be good to get the house. 

I know I'm not an expert as of yet but I've always been good with #'s so I'm confident in my approach when negotiating pp with sellers.We all have our ways of giving constructive criticism.

S Barney from No School Foster Glocester

Then there is the issue of confidence in the person.

As far as the refi amount, I am fairly confident that we will be able to redo at that level of debt.