Thanks Michael, I could accept that kind of gratitude if I were still a cop or in the military, but I was well compensated in the oil industry.

However, the motivated people will succeed no matter what, so you might as well be a part of their growth.So the question is, what kind of learning curve should I plan for them to ensure that we're both going to benefit and they dont feel like they're wasting their time, while giving them the room to grow and figure things out on their own?

But do not let them talk you into paying more for a property unless your investment return requirements can still be met through some kind of creative financing or realistic strategy.

I wanted to know what kind of lenders (hard money or otherwise) would fund this kind of investment?

Criteria for what kind of business?

You will be real lucky to break even for the year by time you look at your expenses with that kind of rent.

Check out the wholesaling forum that should help you get started with some wholesaling ideas.What kind of properties do you want to wholesale?

What kind of person do I want to become in this life?

Very much my kind of woman."

It's not called Credit Magic and What kind of person tries to buy a house when they obviously can't hadle a simple monthly credit card payment..... it's just an example of why this economy is failing.