We network, have round table discussions, as well as provide small presentations on various topics. 

Makes sense to me, but lots of arguments at closing table between title and purchaser/seller on who needs to sign.   

Make a table and compare, as interest rates and years of fixed vs variable rates will be all over the place.  

It's only 3.5% down + closing costs and reserves.Work your day job, mow lawns, leaf cleanup, shovel snow, flip furniture, pick up night shifts waiting tables/bartending, stock shelves at home depot overnight if you hate talking to people or anything else.

With so many options on the table, you can afford to negotiate for the best deal."

The last time I did an insurance MTR it involved my work truck, an alternating current generator, 150 feet of extension cord, a sawzall, an appliance dolly, my 14 foot trailer, a house with fire damage and a $3000 Samsung French door fridge.Don't expect to make any money without doing any work.

I don't want to rush anything so learning what kind of time table I should expect.

I would just BRRRR by yourself or with one other person that you trust that has the same passion and can bring something to the table.

Now that BP has somehow determined #1 status for some members it might be fun to do a weekly podcast with the #1s in a round table. 

I would work with an experienced agent where good negotiating skills were table stakes and that's their value proposition (they do it all day, every day).