I am seeing a number of properties in my target markets that are 20-30% above my strike price. Many sellers are willing to drop 10-15%, but what do you do to deal with that remaining 10-15% that will make or break the...

The neighborhood is Pear Tree HillAnd I found this deal by a drive by.

You as the investor have to find *solutions* to these types of the problems, and run the numbers.Best of luck!

Best marketing, expired listing, agent 6% solution failed, now what?

Obviously it shouldn't matter what I am buying the deal for, only if they can make their margin once the deal is sold.Double closing is a good solution.

Good deal for both parties I think.Not that this fixes the vacancy problem, but it's a management solution in a box (pun intended).

It's not just MO, but most states are set up with the same Work Comp laws.Besides making it mandatory for each to carry their own insurance, here are a few solutions some of my clients use,1)  Have the 1 man show purchase a work comp policy with "if any" payroll and exclude themselves from the policy. 

Has anyone ever done any lending with this private lender. I am about to sign a contract but he wants over 3,000 up front before he gives me the loan. I need advice.

Well, there are times when whole life is the best solution, then we had to have a more in-depth learning experience with me back pedaling.

River rock with some select trees also looks nice, dependent on the property.