Potential for manipulation: Some agents may be using this argument to discourage sellers from allowing buyers and their agents to negotiate commissions directly.3.

So now I'm faced with the potential of loosing EVERYTHING job, house, car, wife...Finally I stopped focusing on what was wrong and focused on the solutions. 

If it's a long-term play, the potential savings on PMI with a conventional loan could be significant.Have you compared rates for both options?

Quote from @James Wise: Quote from @Timothy Franklin: Hey all, I'm new to wholesaling and my first deal is proving challenging, I'm looking for advice or potentially a j/v on dispo.

Correct - Track all your income and expenses.The bookkeeping will determine whether you are profitable or not.it will also be good to compare from year to year your income / expenses to see what expenses you can potentially try to limit.I.E.

The agent puts a lot of time into finding and showing you potential properties.

Quote from @Reeti Peshawaria: Hi, I'm in the process of learning about short-term rental investments and analyzing potential markets, but I’ve hit a major roadblock: understanding local regulations.

After you purchase your first property, I would use some of your savings to do a BRRRR or a flip and potentially a rental as well.

Also, ask your agent for recommendations—they often have relationships with dependable contractors.Look for areas with a mix of affordability and growth potential.

It checks all my boxes for potential.