absolutely , I can even give you a couple more names for that lost as well.

And this is only one example, I've lost quite a few to these extremely competitive offers.

About half of that $15K was lost...

I am at the moment lost at where to start to get into the investing world of real estate.

Bottom line is it's better to cut your losses and move on.You can deduct the cost for pest control from the security deposit because that is clearly damage caused by the tenant.

No lender is going to be in a hurry to put out money on a property where the only people with (skin in the game) would be them (the lender) and the Vendor (now a lender through a carry-back), and the guy in control of the asset (you) has no capital in the deal ("skin in the game").Unless you have a long and stellar track record, it would be very foolish of them to make such a deal and they would not be in business long if they took-up the practice.But, to your credit, it never hurts to ask ... just do not be surprised or offended when the answer is "No!"

We simply knew it was time to take control of our finances and break out of apartment living.

I lost out recently on a triplex which was 30% below market rents /owner paying water & a low cap rate.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

We both have lost 20 lbs and ran our first race yesterday together to signify our determination!