But you didn't go into REI to do charity.  

Look, y'all know that I am the biggest Capitalist Ahole on here (sometimes :-) always ranting about "you gotta run this like a business, this ain't no stinkin' charity!"

I felt bad about the deal but I'm not a charity and I had to evict her.    

With that said, everyone else will be.The following are examples of types of people who could be in your Center of Influence.•mother and mother-in-law •father and father-in-law•brothers•sisters•former and current brothers-in-law•former and current sisters-in-law•past and present CPA•past and present attorney•past and present real estate agent•landlord•hair dresser•manicurist•massage therapist•workout trainer•tailor•pool service rep•gardener•doctor•all members of a charity organization you might belong to•church members you know •anyone you have donated money to—ever•co-workers•former co-workers•former employers•current employer•current customers of your current job (be sure to first get approval from your supervisor)•former customers •drinking/social buddies•college friends•high school friendsYou can see that the list can go on and on.

If there's not enough equity- it doesn't make sense to buy it unless you are running a charity.

I have donated more houses to churchs and charity than you have fingers.. so I understand both sides of the coin. our state its illegal to wholesale the way you guys do and the way the guru's teach it but I bet the guru will take your money even though they SHOULD know its illegal in the state the person paying the fee is working in.here is a snippet from our state department of real estate financial investigator a talk we had this week.

We give at least 10% to charity and we have a ton of write-offs from our company and our investment property.

I would not look at it as altruistic though you can donate time money and houses to charities  for that ..  

You should keep a record of the date you make the request.Are calls from political organizations or calls soliciting for charities covered?

It's a business not a charity.