I’m afraid he may stop just above the asking price.is that something that even happens?

For me personally (and from what I've heard from clients), an agent should NOT be afraid to lose a deal, especially if it's in your clients best interest. 

I had an estimate done ($7k) because at this point the sprinkler piping is exposed and I'm afraid that could lead to an even greater problem.

Hi There @Chinelo Ononye - Don't be afraid to keep investing here in the Windy City if it's your home lolWe've got an awesome real estate community here in Chicago and would be happy to connect to see how we can help.Generational wealth is an amazing aspiration and there is no doubt you are the "one" in your family that is going to make that change.  

I would just add to the readers to not be afraid to spend some money. 

Luxembourg, Isle of Man, Switzerland......

Don't quite understand what you mean.Wholesaling has nothing to do with where you grew up.Wholesaling (as well as any other business) is about lead generation.I didn't grow up in NYC, and if I were to wholesale there I would dominate that market with my ability to rank websites #1, dominate online presence, credibility, and competence strategies I can apply to my online image.I think this is why so many people are "afraid" of wholesaling.Break wholesaling down into its most basic elements.

Don't be afraid to start with MF - although getting the loan might be tougher as they like to see experience.

Because honestly, at one point, I considered his offer and was afraid of the possibility that if I didn't accept I'd be taken to court and be responsible for putting my children on the street, and I can see those types of scare tactics and resulting emotions being enough to scare someone into complying with a transaction no matter how laden it is with misrepresentation, non disclosure and fraud it could be.Again, I don't know if I misunderstood the laws and regulations or not, I could be wrong.

Don't be afraid to negotiate, particularly if you have a lot of rentals.4.