There are pitfalls to these deals never disclosed (possibly not even known) by those who sell or advocate these convoluted transactions.

Since you are so new, advising her that filing Bankruptcy is an effective means of delaying a foreclosure sale would be the single most helpful thing you could do.

They cash flow $3,100/per month so its like a snowball effect.

Does anyone know of a more cost effective and productive way?

They're more about cash flow investing than flips and even though alot of their educational stuff is outdated now, their principals remain the same and they always advocate operating under updated information.

Whether they are effective or whether we like the results are yet to be seen.

At 25 you've got at least another 20 years of investing and if you wait a year or two, and then start a snowball effect to buy more in year 3 or 4, you will feel way more comfortable building your empire!

Do not get attached to any one listing, there are so many variables that effect whats going on.

It's more effort to find 3 tenants, but you get a premium for your efforts.If you want to try this, contact me and I can share all of the special stipulations that we have developed over time that seem to be effective to put into the lease to make sure we keep the peace in this unique situation.Another option to consider?

Unless they can find a cost-effective and reliable method to provide broadband, the old cable and phone conglomerates are going to eat their lunch.