NJ casino industry will likely see some dark times .  

This is not a zero sum game. 

As many have said before me, we have to put some "skin in the game" and not try to lock up a contract with $10 earnest money.

There are also a number of platforms that do things differently as far as skin in the game.

If they have a game plan they are more likely to be able to afford it.  

Though I've been hearing that wholesalers are like the bottom-feeders of the investing world, we've gotta start somewhere to build up some cash reserves and get our feet wet so no shame in our game ;-)  There's so much information out there that it's a bit overwhelming but we're trying not to get analysis paralysis and just do a little something everyday to get our business going while maintaining full-time jobs for as long as we still have to.  

@Timothy Daniels Timothy I noticed you said you are already in the vacation rental game; we currently own 7 standard buy and hold properties and we are eager to buy a condo in two different VR markets that we travel to regularly . 

But it is not customary to pay for an inspection without a signed around contract as others have stated.but if your going to play the low end game then its buy as is and set your price accordingly.

I'm contemplating just renewing my license and becoming a short sale listing agent and just offer the cash directly to the bank.at this point I think I'm just venting but my question really is...What do I need to do to play their game?

I feel the seller is playing games with me.