Quote from @Marie Mcfarlin: @Jay Hinrichs funny you mentioned New Western, I spotted a deal with them and the agent immediately wanted me to send earnest without any contract or anything.

I understand that some prospective buyers have gotten under contract but later backed out.

You could also ask if you could do your inspection prior to going under contract and then make an offer without the inspection contingency. 

They know the market, understand contracts and law, are experts at negotiation, provide a second (objective) set of eyes, and more.

Headache of being landlord is done too.Option E: Sell property to tenant under contract. 

You need to understand the market, advertise to buyers, show it in the best light, know what to say and what not to say, be skilled at negotiation, understand contracts, and much more.If you don't know how valuable a good agent can be, it's because you've never used one, or they made it look easy because they are skilled. 

Quote from @Jonathan Greene: You are ready to share deals that you worked hard to put under contract with someone on Facebook? 

To do with other ppls money, you need that personal relationship with the money source and then they have to trust you in terms of market research, boots on ground, analyzation, contracting, and exit sale. 

In real estate (and probably other industries) this is referred to as a Single Purpose Entity, and it's usually a smart move.

Yes, the thermostat will need to be replaced with a smart one.