I hope to be in a position when one side it weak to take advantage and so on. 

A satisfactory explanation for why the business had a weak year will be needed.

We could exchange ideas and see if there might be opportunities for our strengths/weaknesses to be complemented.

Each have their strengths and weaknesses, but like to hear any stories or personal experiences. 

@Daniel Dietz @Brian Eastman  Holy cow, your explanations are clear, but my understanding is a bit weak -- I will read through these multiple times to make them clear to me!

you can't rush it. if you do your portfolio foundation will be narrow and weak, and likely crumble.  3 properties mortgaged to the hilt with no cash flow isn't something most investors would want.RR             

Anything more makes the deal weak.

Too often, I see newcomers try and buy too much property that have too many problems, have too little money, and need too leverage to make the loan work.Make sure the property's financials are strong, the market and property condition aren't weak, and that you can give the bank comfort with your liquidity and assets.

Which leads me to think too, having to finance a very small deal to a buyer probably means you have a weak buyer, not much money, that usually goes with lower income and credit issues.

All of which are equally essential, and if any of the three are weak or diminished...you will lose:1 - How Money Works2 - Market Analysis3 - How to develop a REI Business Plan...and stick to it.Bottom line is this.