It can be very time consuming sifting through threads that are similar in topic, but don't quite have what you are looking for. 

Account Closed I understand that...When Joe sixpack is lying, as a consumer, to us as business people is one thing.

We have very demanding, time consuming jobs, so we think buy-and-hold rental properties are a better fit for us than wholesaling, flipping, etc.  

Keep doing your investing on the side until you can replace your full time income.Keep reading and learning to build your confidence and take action despite any fears you may have.Good luck.

Numbers are easy, rent is the necessary loan amount or amount due the seller.Sounds like this is residential, financing an option is a consumer financing agreement.

Start taking massive action.

I wish I had a mentor when I was starting out & give me actionable advise.

Everyone says to take action so that is what we did.

Im an Action taker, always driving my farm area for deals, calling FSBO, little DMarketing but ramping up don't mind wholesale deals or MLS listings.

They alway have an excuse or negative comeback when you're letting them know that it's possible but they just have to take action.