Start to use your calculator and see the power of leverage. 1 paid off house $100000 or 5 houses with 20% down. 3% growth 1 house grows to $134000 or 5 houses grow to $670000 in 10 years.

If you're looking that far out and the deal makes sense, the additional buying power (cash) is huge.

The Nevada asset protection trust is a powerful planning technique.

Control is exhibited either by greater 49% equity or beneficial interest in an entity, or by executive decision-making power over the entity.Fiduciaries to the plan or those providing services to the plan such as investment advisors or tax counsel.A key employee such as a vice president or a holder of more than 10% ownership interest of a company that is controlled by a disqualified party.A 10% or greater joint venture or partner of a business that sponsors a qualified retirement plan.

It is understood and agreed that no failure or delay by C&W or the Seller in exercising any right, power or privilege under this agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or future exercise of any right, power, or privilege hereunder.

Maybe techniques that anyone can suggest that might give negotiation power in a situation like this?

But we had a better idea.We had a plumber and an electrician look at it and tell us if we could get water and power to it again and they said that we could.  

I typically suggested that my clients create an estate plan to establish the following:  A Pour Over Will  A Living Trust A Medical Power of Attorney A Durable Power of Attorney I would just talk with her and be open and honest about what you would like to do. 

On the other hand, if it's a Power Purchase Agreement...   

Do not read books, go to seminars and start building your " power team "   .