He started with millions in family money that was in a foreign currency and massive amounts of cashflow from other sources and buys outright for cash.

Does the landlord have liability if a client puts something back there?

Part of the code of conduct is to get to know the client so you should be able to meet with a CFP (TM) for an initial no charge or obligation consultation to get a feel if they would be right for what you are looking for.

The situation is that I have a close client who can provide proof of funds and who is a serious investor.

Until you're a repeat client or a bonded contractor yourself and ESPECIALLY because you're an investor, something upfront is not uncommon.Dan is able to negotiate terms with one of his contractors because he has a long term relationship with that contractor.....and that contractor knows where he lives.

I was just hired (though unwillingly) to purchase a note on behalf of a past client.

good luck*edit* also, you may want to offer them 80 on the first round, so that there is room to negotiate up to 87,900 as Jon outlined for you... everyone always want to feel like negotiating is some big compromise and that both sides gave something. others may disagree with this, but it's just my personal opinion.as a digression, while working at a law firm I once saw a case where the opposing client had nothing and I mean NOTHING going for him but was trying to settle. so the lawyers came up with a figure and he suggested a lower amount, to which they of course said no. it turned into a huge argument and all he kept saying was that "in the spirit of negotiation" they should come down a little so that both parties would have conceded something.

I have some clients of mine looking at a 2006 built retail center in the Central Valley of CA, fully leased with NNN tenants on 4-20 year leases with a cap at 6%.

And his clients don't have a dime for a down payment.Rameau is an activist who has been executing a bailout plan of his own around Miami's empty streets: He is helping homeless people illegally move into foreclosed homes."

I have many clients from all over the U.S. who purchase site unseen.