In addition, I believe that I can use the $2,197 to strike up my first deal with my first property, instead. 

What I mean is getting approval for such a plan.Different people are in Government and offices at different times.One council might love the idea and the others not so much.If you get approval you have to strike while the iron is hot.

Check with a lawyer, but I'd strike that clause.

Strike 'em from the record.Once I get my 2015 taxes done, I'll set up some appointments with lenders to see how much I can get qualified for.  

Its not a big deal, this is just one more strike in the lack of customer service form this institution.

But there are plenty of those people out there that insist their way is the only way if you want to succeed.Maybe this quote will open people's eyes.. he is a perfect example of this"If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success."

so pulling trigger but my partner/hubby is of the opposite spectrum (speculative) so between the 2 of us, we strike the RIGHT BALANCE.but its a constant battle. my objections and his eagerness. 

The local REIA seems to have an established pattern of not meeting, so that would strike me as the general feeling of anyone who might want to be involved.People are always busy, so they need a reason to drive 30-60 minutes to come to one of these things.  

say a home is going through foreclosure and I strike a deal to save it.

Are you sure that door latch isnt hanging up on edge of strike??