There is a variety of ways to invest your money, real estate by far to me is the safest bet and Oh the tax write offs should be more than a good motivation by itself.  

Hi There,I've seen a few threads from some years back with some lukewarm reviews/decisions to avoid "Find Motivated Sellers Now" software. 

Should the lender pay this fee since the error was not on my end or the sellers?

The seller wanting an offer pre-inspection is cause for concern.

And I’d need to make sure that the seller is real (and alive.)3.

The idea of finding a seller that would sign a "Subject To" agreement without attorney help seems very hard to fathom.

depends on the market many markets are so robust.. sellers just list and sell no problempersonally I just look at it like anything else I buy there MUST be significant equity other wise why buy it. to buy it for retail .. at least for me.. leaves you no exit if the loan is called..

What would be a reasonable discount request on a property looking at structural foundation repairs to include some re-grading to prevent repeat issues, potential mold treatment, window replacement (total 20 windows).I believe in being fair to both seller and myself and I keep hearing and reading (as I went online and started researching this as I wait to get inspection report), I keep hearing that in this market most homes will have some kind of foundation issues and that should not be a deal breaker.What other advice would you give.I do like the home, it has great curb appeal, but I believe in the say, “A home without a foundation is not a home”, so I do want to be careful not to be taking on a home that will leave me stuck with a hefty bill.I plan on continuing to do my research throughout the day as we wait on the inspection report and will eagerly also await any comments that group members can offer to help me make my decision before 12midnight tonight.I hate to lose this home, but I also hate to take a risk that may leave me with a hefty bill down the line.Any comments will be appreciated, good, bad, ugly…… brutal honesty, I will take it all with gratitude.Thanks.

The buyer is signing a purchase agreement with me, and she wants me to do seller financing for 50% of the purchase price. 

There are ways I could be more on top of this, so thanks for motivating me to do it!