An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.Note: our region (South) did the best out of all regions :)https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom/pending-home-sales-notch-record-setting-44-3-monthly-increase-in-may

Of course, that $100 a month over 5 years would equal $6,000.

If you think there is a high risk, then in your offer to buy the house ask for a closing cost credit equal to the amount of rent that would be due until date the eviction hold is expected to be lifted in that area. 

More delinquent should equal more motivated.

But it has to be equal to TWO quarterly payments, not one.4.

Do the opportunities above equal or exceed this expense?

Generally you will need 25% down, pay higher interest rate, net worth equal to loan amount, reserves for 12-18 months and your first born.

Could we do a portfolio loan where we all pool in equal shares of the required down payment?

Routine work:  10% of your success comes from hereIf everyone is putting in equal amounts of money, then weight should be given to whomever accepts responsibility for the above activities. 

I hear two answers here both equally important. 1. the title company makes sure the transaction is secure by requesting documents from all parties (some of this is my experience)2. beforehand wholesaler/you builds trust and a relationship with all parties