I would really suggest you keep the main job for the guaranteed income.

Have your end buyer deposit 25% of the purchase price in non-refundable escrow 2 business days before the closing.Make a deal with your HML to be on standby in case the second closing does not take place.The "pain" of the 25% loss is a virtual guarantee that he will close as planned.

You can try to explain to her that it's just like renting her house, except you guarantee a payment every month, and you are responsible for taxes, insurance, and any repairs necessary.

The 1% Rule (monthly rents of 1% of the purchase price) will virtually guarantee that the property will not cash flow.Mike

OTOH, my lease says "Appliances in the unit are offered in their “as is†condition and not guaranteed.

This makes you a little more appealing.I know you don’t want to hear this but no matter how many rentals there are in the area, I guarantee you can rent your property tomorrow for $1 per month.

Hmmm...I also say that all children should be guaranteed health care, even if the government pays.

Compared with TALF, the new and smaller PPIP program focuses on safer toxic securities, which must have triple-A ratings from at least two agencies, and are debts guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), sources explained.

Immediate, fixed annuities are a way to guarantee her income regardless of how long she lives.

No personal guarantees or anything.