You bring up one of my favorite things about real estate...options.

The final risk grouping here that I will point out, just so happens to be my favorite 'humdinger' in the group.

However, I wasn't ready to make up my mind on the spot - I told her that I wanted to think it over (meaning: wait for some of your great responses on BP) and I'd get back to her the next day with my decision.

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.By the way - here are my favorite articles on Wholesaling: 9 Reasons You Couldn’t Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale DealDon’t Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and FlipperHow to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldOh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Hammond" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

You'll spot a flip home from the description and photo, then you can check public records to see the sold price history.Finally, meet him somewhere with an internet connection, so he can show you face-to-face.

Nick Miller is spot on.

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

My favorite thing to do when calling references (and this goes for any trade, contractor, lawyer, accountant, etc...) is to ask if they know anyone else who uses their services and get their number.  

And in many cases, there's a sweet spot of distance from the city itself because most folks up here really dislike "city life" but still like being close to the cultural attractions.

They have been by far my favorite tenants.