So just make sure that when you do have the convo (I do think that is a very high split for that person), you need to be diplomatic and realize that they may take offense to it or not want to reduce their split at all.  

There are going to be predators lurking, just get yourself heavily familiarized with what you're doing, protect yourself defensively and go on the offensive. 

No offense to "David Nolan", but you need more than a one post hero shilling for any particular program. 

Code § 10139Any person acting as a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or mortgage loan originator without a license or license endorsement, or who advertises using words indicating that he or she is a real estate broker, real estate salesperson, or mortgage loan originator without being so licensed or without having obtained a license endorsement, shall be guilty of a public offense punishable by a fine not exceeding twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed six months, or by both fine and imprisonment…

.: No offense, but I didn't read your entire post.Your current rentals are earning you $17,000 a year.

It's like you wouldn't go to a foot doctor for a heart problem, no offense to foot doctors.

While we appreciate your input, you've presented no logic and we take offense to you implying we endorse lying.

Air fresheners can be offensive to a lot of people.

There are players that you may want to deal with in the future that may be concerned that you would slander them from the rooftops over the slightest of offensives. 

you need all 3 of those. no offense but just to be direct - it sounds like you may not be ready to make offers.are you looking at properties in person?