You're not selling candy bars, you are attempting to transact in real estate. 

They go through reps like candy though, it’s clearly a crappy place to work, and it appears to have gone significantly downhill since we used them.

Hi Candy,Those are some fantastic goals! 

They haven’t been giving out mortgages like candy since then.

The Govt is giving money out now like candy and interest rates are crazy low, so there's no reason for the land lord to sell for less than market value right now when the price may go up another 10% in 2-3 months.It's a Seller's market.

Remember, you are not trading candy bars, you're transacting in real estate with A LOT of liability. 

@Ashley Crowley Sounds like you answered your own question with your con.I think whether you do it yourself or hire depends on how involved you want to be in your real estate.

@Kayla Crowley If you are buying SFR, condo or townhome you need 15% down payment for investment property.

There are many businesses that trade candy and other assorted gift boxes as a season's greetings.

I'm sure many of you can remember the Global Financial Crisis that occurred between 2007 and 2009 due to the government’s encouragement of broad homeownership induced banks to lower their rates and lending requirements,5 which spurred a home-buying frenzy that drove the median sales price of homes up by 55 percent from 2000 to 2007.BAs a result, Banks were handing out loans like candy to anyone and everyone, combined with the explosion of the United States run-up in housing prices fueled by demand, speculation, and exuberant spending to the point of collapse.This crisis damaged financial institutions globally which led to a loss of more than $2 Trillion from the global economy!