How I Found the Deal: '- networking with fellow local agents (I am an agent, for context)How I Negotiated the Deal: - Gave the seller what they were asking for to get in contract- Negotiated seller credit based off inspections - Told the agent who brought me the deal that HE could represent ME in the deal, which made it a win-win-win.

I offered the seller a very fair price for their property, so it was a win-win.

It is a win-win.

I understand the eagerness to get started, but slow and steady still wins the race.

I thought you would never ask.There is a famous saying by George Santayana, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" that applies nicely to the situation we find ourselves in today.

Take the win and use the money to cash flow better somewhere else.What kind of debt do you have now?

Sometimes it smarter to take the win and run.

There are places famous for REI that charge over $5-10k just for planning and I'm not sure whether I'm there yet. 

The bankers are still WINNING... in case you aren't paying ATTENTION?!

Using leverage is still better than paying 100% cash, you get to use OPM so your ROI will increase, it's a win for you.