In a tax deferred plan, you are correct, they will get their eventually and most likley down the raod, taxes could be 75% by then in order to pay off the trillions they are tossing around now.I actually prefer the ROTH option as the best means for tax free growth and tax free withdrawls.

I have the cash funds for a down payment and for the repairs but I would prefer to not use my money on the repairs considering I will be carrying the place for a few months while I fix it.

If you're wholesaling, that is your target customer.

John is correct, if they accept $10, then you just cut them a check and proceed accordingly.Now I come from the school of putting down a large chunk for earnest money to show that I am serious and not playing games.There are enough contingencies that can be written to protect your money, and if I want the deal, I want the deal.I know many people will disagree with me on this, but that is just my personal preference.

I actually prefer to find the local Wholesalers, find out what they have available, get a non-exclusive option on their best deal and then market that to my buyers list.

I prefer direct mailing over door knocking, but door knocking is cheaper.

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And not putting the interests of you, a customer ahead of my client.

When you list it, you specify what the buyer's agent will be paid. 3% would be the custom, but you can make it more or less.

We are the individuals that never made them sweat and now they are certainly overlooking the loyal & worry free customers/investors.