He showed me how to structure everything.Another Trick I use is to submit a 5% EMD as proof we are serious buyers and will close.

The trick is: finding undervalued property - in ANY part of the economic cycle!

Get the confidence by joining others who may require your passion to learn and you may learn a few tricks along the way! 

Sounds like the OP got tricked into "West Humboldt Park"...

There are many ways to skin this cat-- the trick as a borrower is to show the lender the value they need to see so they don't artificially depress your values. 

I am happy to meet like minded people as well and anyone who may have a few tips and tricks in the area.

In other instances, some have found that properties in less desirable areas with very attractive cap rates will not cash flow based on the customer base.The trick is to find what works for you, and in all honesty, the best person to determine what will work for you is you. 

That was the last time I heard from her from February until Tuesday night.After trick-or-treating with our kids, I received an email asking if the family was well and if I was still interested in the property as she was now ready to proceed.

While it takes time & effort to find a deal that will work, the pay off is second to none.You are absolutely right that most of the tips/tricks he will find online do not apply to San Diego.

I think one trick today is that you see lots and lots of $750,000 homes for sale now.Make it a weird $750,000 home and that makes it even tougher to sell.