During my Longmont deal, I realized how important it was to have someone who not only brought resources to the table but also shared the workload and decision-making.

These are difficult decisions.

Making INFORMED decisions. 

out of sheer curiosity what is the Supreme court decision about ?  

What other people get is immaterial to your decision.

My parameters were that I did not want to add more than 2-3 employees, I did not want to give up control over the u;to are yes - no investment decision, and I didn’t want my position to become a full time job.  

They also appreciate honesty and transparency so they can make decisions fast without any surprises.Some of the top skills that you can focus on are:Comping: Knowing your comps inside out is a must.Negotiation: Being able to connect with sellers and strike a good deal is huge.Networking: Relationships with buyers, agents, and other wholesalers are invaluable.Also, Get to know your local market being able to talk the talk in your area will help a lot.

I see it that your first decision is; to scale (grow), to coast (doesn't sound of interest or else you wouldn't be asking these questions, right), to exit (cash-out) or to transfer. 

This reduces your interest burden without fully tying up your cash.Ultimately, the right decision depends on your risk tolerance, long-term goals, and current financial position.

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