Experienced investors (10 + years) tell me how to NOT get screwed in a bad economy ? 

They're selling their position as someone holding the right to complete a purchase of the property, not the property itself.Some say the wholesaler is "screwing the seller" - they're not.

It's pretty hard to screw up and you could probably find someone to do it for you closer to $200-400. 

I have some husband-wife teams as sub-contractors for my business, and I make sure that the person who filled out the W-9 is the only one I write checks to, otherwise I'm screwed at tax time. 

Bigger gutters on the exterior and bigger downspouts, a strip of painted wood above windows to screw blinds/curtains onto, so the drywall doesn't get 5000 random holes and those stupid plastic drywall anchor dots.. 

I also think karma might be in your favor by doing so. it would definitely be helpful for someone who is green to the industry because you would learn the flow of construction which IMO is essential to not screwing things up. good luck!

The listing agent representing the seller has a fiduciary responsibility to their client, so they are legally obligated to screw you over as much as possible.

Such a low credit score and 2. who is screwing over another landlord that they have already have a contract with.You may, possibly, be a bit blinded by the fact that this tenant is a former veteran. 

You seem emotionally invested in this deal and the Seller is clearly trying to screw with you.  

Tenant could be hostile, contractor could still screw me over.