Volume traders can negotiate even much lower commission rates with brokerage firms.

I've found that my end buyers want the property anywhere from 60-70% of ARV.ARVx65%-repairs-YOUR CUT(don't get greedy!)

Ive been a trader for 15 years so I understand risk more than most and willing to go forward.

(Failed FOREX trader) I see an implosion of the funny money within the coming decade or two.

Imagine if they started posting negative stuff about you, calling you a greedy landlord or worse.

You might have the best of both worlds if your seller comes out better off than if they had listed it as a Realtor acting as a wholesaler......if you don't get too greedy. :)    

What is happening right now in Vancouver is sellers at the tail end of the peak were greedy listing very high and now are not budging on price.

this is advice my daddy's real estate attorney gave me and him back in the middle 70's deals are like street cars there is one on every corner.take your time do not be in a rush.. do not get greedy and chase the highest returnssticking close to home is often a good strategies and Real estate is not the end all be all there could be some other opportunities that present themselves especially in the tech heavy area you live. 

I don't need to gauge, and I'm not a greedy person.

I thought 30 day notice was standard practice and I was getting greedy asking for 45 days.I'm a fan of the "open house" method while it is still occupied by current tenant.