So I'll describe my removed image instead:I agree with @John D. regarding the bank slowing your roll if you can't take a 25% haircut and still do OK by posting an image from the American Sitcom "The Office" of a character named Ryan pointing at the quoted post described above in a whimsical manner oriented vertically instead of horizontally to enhance the amusing nature of the image itself. 

It is one thing that can enhance and develop a good working relationship with a contractor.  

That's the best example of, "you don't know what you don't know"...and if you aren't open to other ideas, you never will.I have been a part of both extremes, but the people I've met at both have enhanced my options, my knowledge, my partnerships, my friends, my bank account, and more.

It may give them incentive to get a grip on things and make them feel that you care about them.

I get the concept of wholesaling but I know there is so much to truly grip that I haven't and like you said words can only do so much.

I would never take positive cash flow instead of growth prospects; the cash flow just provides enhanced ability to wait for appreciation.

I do my own rehabs - here is the basic tool bucket5 gal bucket w tool holding insert2 construction screwdrivers - they are flat metal back, you can hammer away on, GREAT for taking out painted screwspry barhammer3 pairs vice grips (small needle nose, med reg, and lrg reg)channel locks3 monkey wrenchs (s,m,l)2 chisels .75 & 1.5 inchnail punch setelectrical pen (beeps when live hot)wire strippers (klien)wire crimpers (klien)side cutters (klien)scissors - titaniumutility knife / box cuttertape measureextra razor bladespipe dope / packingglass cutterstud finderspackel kniferespirator- all the power tools i bring as needed- all supplies brought as needed (mud, paint, etc)

Seems like you have a good grip on YOUR investments.

Enhancing the problem.

Pure relationship building and networking skills enhancements.