As an agent I can easily call a listing agent and get a combo to a lockbox for houses that don't have Supras.3) It makes it naturally easier to network with other real estate agents when you are one yourself.4) My experience with real estate forms and as an agent has helped me interact and negotiate better with other agents.5) When margins are slim, you have the option to list the property yourself.

In markets like SF your chances of getting a deal from your landlord are very, very slim.  

They offered to forward a letter, but slim chance that got through.thanks, kurt 

I would say that the odds are slim to none. 

I work full time in the military and likelihood of me being able to be there for every decision and keep a constant eye on progress is slim.

I have been perusing the market for a while and it is definitely slim pickings around here.

That window slimmed shut on me. 

We can analyze deals behind a computer all day but until you get out there and start meeting people, your chances of closing a deal is slim.

I have seen the less than 5% who actually had a decent history and I would be OK to renting to those folks, but, the fact is, the chances of getting that family is slim.

@David Krulac  We can go for a variance too, but the odds of getting it are slim to none, so we've opted not to waste the time.