Getting a property manager is not off the table if I need the help.

As a result, I never get push back on the contract and people will sign literally at the kitchen table without reading in detail. 

So I have several of market deals on the table small multi family properties 6-8 units.

We are starting to partner with other investors on projects, so the topic of finish comes to the table from time to time. 

If anyone claims they can look into their crystal ball and predict future values, ask them why you are having this conversation because they should be on their yacht in the French Riviera. 

He has more construction experience and a good amount of capital and I was willing to live in the property (that's what I brought to the table).

Generally you want to pick as table or growing city.

If you go with $1,150 and the market is between $1,300 - $1,400, you are leaving $3,600 - $6,000 per year on the table.

I am the other side of the coin and could manage to qualify but need to bring 20% cash to the table and have entertained a hard money lender on a 1 year term before refinancing and paying out the lender. 

The chips you put in to losing hands, are not lost...they're just in a different pile on the table.