I'm an ex Starbuck Barista Trainer and used to make a living teaching people how to make amazing coffee.

That's pretty amazing that they didn't want any equity left in the deal.

What an amazing site.  

It amazes and scares me every time I think about it!  

Hi Greg, thanks you and congratulations on being a new home owner.Its an exciting journey Real Estate Investments, and one that never ceases to amaze me with what I can learn from other people. 

Hi everyone.I am a new newbie in SC and NC market.Currently part time analyzing the market and getting finances and marketing strategies together for a great start.I've been following BiggerPockets for a few months and I can tell,you all are amazing out there making this forum very helpful!

The podcasts and blogs are an amazing resource.  

It is amazing how little it takes to Control so much.Some of the words and concepts that can be used when trying to create that great transaction-----Right of possessionDelayed settlementCheck fundsContract candy - buyer incentives Meeting of mindsBanking daysAssignment Release of liability Hybrid offerAbsolute auctionSubordination Stutter clauseSubstitution of collateral Principal mortgageRight of first refusalSplit notesChattels for deposit and tradeFront porch clauseSeller participation Bidder buyers bonus Tax deferredPiggy back transaction Seller refi for take overShort joint venture Option buy backCreating financing works better than conventional financing all of the time.One of my favorite formula is Control & Roll - a method of Contolling real estate with a skinny contract offer and fast turn over for a cash profit.JD --- I hope some of these ideas will help you in search for profits.Charlie

Either funds, credit, time, construction industry experience, lending/banking, ability to find amazing deals, negotiation skills, etc.People will help you if you can help them.You can do it if you are very serious and work very hard.

So, we sent the water out to be tested and it came back clean... nominal sulfates, no bacteria, 7.5 pH, and (amazingly) no odor.