I have a half sleeve shoulder to elbow and was considering making it into a full sleeve.

The right Realtor will take a load off your shoulders and will be a good resource when a closing goes sideways.  

Then again, having the burden lifted from my shoulders mentally allowed me to expand to doing the things I am doing today.It's all a very personal decision.

Why shoulder the loss when you can profit from it?

Even so, thanks for the sage wisdom all, it can serve as a reality check to us all to watch out bottom line and exit strategies when going into deals.May your Guardian Angels be on your shoulder next negotiation,Tevis

Isabela Montalvo You have sound goals regarding your Real Estate Objectives and a strong head, on your shoulders.

But I have been wanting to play the cash flow game and even more excited to rub shoulders with fellow real estate investors.

Doing so may alarm or even scare off the investor.Your primary benefit is you do not have a partner looking over your shoulder all the time questioning what you are doing.Every time you bring an investment opportunity to present to an investor, I highly recommend you include a very detailed business plan spanning at least 5 years, just as you would to a bank.

@Kelly BochnaYou have a head & shoulders start above nearly all new RE investors.

They'll make one low-ball offer and then shrug their shoulders when the seller doesn't automatically accept.