Hi Alexander, Thank you for your reply and help on this subject. t is exactly what seems to be happening, "they still want a cut for doing absolutely nothing simply because they are salty about their own ineptitude."

S**t happens...alot.

@Michael L Schein If they were teaching unlicensed wholesaling without a double-close, you might mention that to the AG's office.Mass General Laws found here https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/T... state that marketing a property that you don't own in expectation of something of benefit (profit) is illegal in MA.The other law that you might use is Chapter 93A - the Consumer Protection Act. 

So, I reached out to his real estate agent and replicated what he did to a T (purchased a duplex for $170k with a 3.5% down owner-occupied loan).

(Edit:  Not trying to sh*t all over your dreams man. 

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Looking for creative ways to structure a family sale of 1 four unit and 1 five unit building. The seller would like to hold one of the properties with seller financing.Buyer would like to acquire both properties for a...

If what you currently in is not going to appreciate much then getting s/t in an appreciating area and at a discount makes sense.

Originally posted by @John T.

@Max T.