@Christopher Hunter My risk tolerance is aggressive but not to the point where I'm engaging in derivatives and other riskier investments. 

We were able to correct these issues (primarily concerning the way the interest rate would be derived from the prime rate) at the closing table.

The 2% rule of thumb is a derived rule of thumb that does include the 50% rule in the calculation. 

Once you fully outsource your business (not completely because you'll still be involved to ensure it's still running effectivly) I would say that's the next best thing to passive cash flow.This monthly income derived from wholesaling (which I would imagine would be substantial) will open your investment gates.  

Same re when a short sale is needed.How do you derive some financial benefit from the leads you can't get a yes on a low cash offer?

Well, to be fair, most of what I do and the way I approach this business is a derivative of his philosophy with some Jack Miller, John Schaub and a lot of Peter Fortunato mixed in.

It is the critical foundation and everything derives from the deal.

@Prishonda Kelly @Brianna S. is certainly correct about the loan, but you should very carefully consider all the implications that would mean and what benefits you can derive.

I'd like to offer them a win-win situation such that they will derive a greater return, while still having access to the funds needed on demand, but be able to invest this money myself.I'm 100% new to all of this (I haven't even sent my self-intro post yet), but I was wondering if anyone could suggest to me whether my idea is legal, reasonable, and perhaps what I should look into to getting the ball rolling.

Also if you're trying to get the FMV of a property that needs work, how do you determine which comps to use to derive a good number in regards to a property that does need work.For example lets say this property here:10940 153rd St Jamaica, Queens, New York.