By page 4  I was seriously starting to reconsider and now I've finished the thread all the blood has drained from my face.Thank you, thank you, thank you bigger pockets and all who contribute.

I do agree most in REI should buy for cash flow...smart locations with future appreciating collectable cash flow and hopefully with a sugar on top reposition, redev play. 

thanks for the answer and all my respect for those who started from the bottom without godfathers or sugar daddy like youKeep it up man 

The listing agent you need to be aware of is the one who smells blood when a buyer submits an offer on behalf of themselves, because they know multiple ways to take advantage of that buyer without them ever even knowing it.

@Jeremy MangenLet it go unless they get blood on the walls or carpet ( then take it out of their deposit) .

Getting ideal financing is the life blood of our business so we are constantly calling financial institutions and private lenders to get the best financing possible. 

It goes back to the whole you get more with sugar than you do vinegar addage.  

I don't sugar coat anything.OK Don't get me wrong.

I guess it gets in our blood. lol

If you’re willing to put in the blood sweat and tears to make it work you can!