The hundreds of military contractors 30 years ago have essentially merged into fewer than 10 big ones.

Usually I'm not, so I don't waste time on those cases.Because I target distress situations, I essentially target sellers and brokers who DON'T know what they're doing, else they wouldn't be in distress.

These are essentially the same as in the rest of the world, the differences lie in the details.

Down: $21,000Loan: $579,000Payment: $3,108 (5%, 30 years)Gross rents: $5,700 (only three units)Expenses: $3,800 (these don't change, but in reality will be slightly lower since presumably you won't be a problem to yourself.)NOI: $1,900Cash flow: -$1,208So, you're essentially paying a rent of $1200 instead of $1900.I'd want to be sure to have at least $10K in cash or readily available credit to be into a rental like this.Now, can you qualify.

Essentially a tenant/buyer would feel obligated to have sec. deposit refunded to them.

Mine's longer term, but essentially I'm willing to work for a lower return in exchange for building up equity.As far as the minimum you will accept, consider your alternative investments.

If that's the case, let me step back and explain how assigning a contract works...When you assign a contract, you essentially take yourself off the contract as the buyer and put your end-buyer on the contract as the buyer.

We essentially, have an in-house negotiating team as well.

This essentially means that you will be replacing your name on the contract as the buyer with the name of your new buyer.

The agent essentially "pitches" your business to their client.