For example, some listings tend to be "stale" (already sold), so it can chew up valuable time on those that should be de-listed from the site.I've used a commercial broker to assist with commercial acquisitions in several states.

You don't want to bite off more than you can chew and you have a time limit of needing that property for school.

I would caution you that if you're worried about paying for the closing costs on 6 deals maybe you are biting off more than you can chew.  

I came out strong and quite literally almost got my whole *** chewed off. 

Appraisers also don't have the same kind of access to properties that agents do.Sure, they can pop a LB, but if I had an appraiser pop a LB on one of my listings that wasn't under contract, there'd be an *** chewing and a call to the Board and licensing folks.Appraisers are great, but valuation is only one small part of REI.

@Wayne Brooks  Ok, you gave me enough to chew on for one night :) I will definitely be making some more phone calls on Monday and seeking out some legal advise. 

This industry chews people up and spits them out broke.

It sounds like this is a matter of don't take on more than you can chew. 

Didn't chew or make a mess.

Problem: I have bitten off more than I can chew.