We don't know the sellers frame of mind, but as far as the agent, perhaps they will give a break on the percentage leaving some more money on the table for the seller since you have gone directly to them.

I'd love to meet with other investors and just build on whatever skills and knowledge we canbring to the table.

@Jay Hinrichs: I agree that it would be very difficult but can be possible if you can take on partners who have resources and you are bringing other value to the table.

Anyways so I called the LA yesterday and he is still telling me two months, so I say to him when the attorney says yes, we will all meet and sign, so I can get them at the table face to face and sign that  night,  So I am being aggressive without contracts on mine. 

I actually ended up paying $250k instead of $245k but we beat out the other offer on the table.  

I look forward to participating in the knowledge exchange and bringing my experience to the table.

I do not know, but it is something to look deeper into so you have all your facts laid out on the table.

Working with a wholesaler and have a solid deal on the table...I'm looking to pay cash on a 4/2 SFR @ 64k + 4k rehab + 1k for inspection/appraisal/title search (all in at 70k total) using a partners' home equity loan in order to lock in on deal.

I would recommend that you sell the property for as high you can as long as the market will pay, while at the same time leaving just enough margin for the end buyer to make a the deal profitable for themselves and be happy at the end of the day.I see many newer investors leaving money on the table because they think small and sell the properties by asking themselves " how much would I be content making on this deal?"

Therefore,  you need to bring more value to the table.