Unlike me, I can't drive a nail straight and in retrospect that might be a good thing.I think/know that my time can be better spent in doing more productive/beneficial things that will enhance my business, so, I pay to get things done when it's warranted.Granted, there is a cost to doing business and I have baked that into my business model. 

Oh, I made an assumption which may have not been correct in retrospect based on your follow-up question.

I used an agent to negotiate the terms, however, in retrospect I probably could have talked them down more than just $4,500.

A lot of lessons learned in retrospect. 

Even in those circumstance where I didn't actually lose any money, the added stress of putting myself into tight spots wasn't worth it in retrospect. 

(Great Location)This deal closed 8 months ago.. writing in retrospect so some details are missing.

(Great Location)This deal closed 8 months ago.. writing in retrospect so some details are missing.

In general, title insurance operates retrospectively, that is, it indemnifies against actual loss caused by things that occurred prior to you taking title. 

In retrospect, having a capital source, even one that wasn't providing the best terms, was a huge advantage at that time.

But in retrospective it put me if a bind if I ever wanted to take out another loan for a house to get my first rental property.