Lesson learned, keep the EMP $100 or less (or nothing) and have the clauses in the contract weigh in my favor.

The break I would give them is approximating in their favor on what is in the 240 gallon tank.

@Drew Vukov - LI and even NYC might not be the best option for cash flowing properties now that you've played your "primary residence" card to get favorable loan terms.

Will likely purchase with favorable terms, he'll be holding the note, 15k down.

You’ll pay more for the advice, until you get your feet wet, but it will help tilt the deck in your favor.

Of course fundamental economics may or may not fall in their favor, but the effort and optimism is un wavering.

So far this has been in our favor.

As far as I;m concerned that is one of the top 3 most favorable tax laws for real estate investors.

The promoters suggested that after closing, more deals would come my way, but it's been a month and still have yet to hear anything, so I can only guess that the deals are going to more "favored" clients, maybe cash buyers or volume buyers or old college buddies, I don't know.A note on financing in case anyone is interested - I financed with aimloan.com as an investor with 20% down.

Tanner -I've had agents disclose that they are in fact representing me, yet still fill out the P&S agreement in the sellers favor (I refused to sign and I fired the agent).