He left money on the table, but he got what he wanted.

From listening the the BP Podcasts (Currently up to show 27) one of the hardest things for investors to find is a good and honest contractor... hoping my construction experience can bring a needed element to the table.

Underpricing can leave money on the table.

Hope everyone at the closing table just wants to get their money and won't care that it has been assigned.

Is there any way to massage this such that repairs and cosmetic changes can be made in between the time the renter signs the lease and when they take occupancy therefore allowing me to deduct these expenses?

But if the deal is good enough, well, you pretty much answered your own questions.The trick is to find someone reputable, who won't change the terms when you get to the closing table, and who won't set you up for failure by funding a deal he knows is likely to go to foreclosure.

Also, you may need to bring your own funds or borrowed funds to the table to close before you sell the LLC which then holds the property.I still prefer the Trust method.Transactional funding - no, not another term for Hard money.

I am skilled and experienced, and have close family that I will pay under the table to utilize their incredible skills.I've got 3 college degrees, a great job thats steady that I plan to keep, I'm stubborn, and have an impeccable skill known as researching and studying.

If these guys have assets that just print money like that, why the hell are they selling it, let alone selling and leaving so much opportunity on the table for equity and cash flow??

You will come to notice that the truly successful investors look for transactions to be a win on both sides of the table.