Well you just figured out two big BP perpuated investment myths, so hats off.

@Chris Eley  Hats off to both you and your wife. 

This doesn't mean you're available 24/7, but it does mean that within the structure you define, you can provide value they won't find anywhere else.I'm not saying you shouldn't be cordial or anti social, you just need to have a well defined business relationship, and make sure you know which hat you're wearing when boundaries get tested.

At the very least having taken that course probably helps you be higher than the 0.00001% that most agents (many of whom like to ignore me telling them to stop hanging their hats on price per square foot) have, and at most it probably equips you to write better offers. 

Its time to climb on out, hat in hand.

Keep in mind that my perspective is based on a belief that we will be having a market correction within 2-3 years, so numbers today need to still work when the market turns, otherwise you may lose your hat!

Time to put on your negotiating hat.

When you're small you can wear multiple hats.

I tip my hat to these bigger pocket members  i've been on the phone with them all day and they have been a huge help and I want to thank @Sean Murray for being there for me and my mother and working with us and understanding.

LOLGood luck wearing a white hat guys, been there, done that. :)