But coffee cups always have a little lip at the bottom so the actual bottom of the cup that's in contact with the coffee doesn't touch the warmer. 

I got a stiff upper lip, and I shoot from the hip.

They do need to be represented in some manner.You certainly don't want to tick off agents either, trying to negotiate when you're stepping on your bottom lip may not impress the agent in front of their client, I suggest you know RE, know what the agent can and can't do and how to sell your deal before you go it alone.

From your lips to the creator's ear......

I am just trying to maintain a stiff upper lip here and, to mix metaphors, to find whatever tattered silver lining that may exist.  

The owner of the house is very tight lipped about how much he wants, he might be just a tire kicker, but I am pursuing it still because I need the experience.

Not all these get rich quick idiots flapping their lips these days.

I work with some investors, but everyone is closed lip on how to proceed.

Us investors here keep a tight lip on the market because of the low inventory. 

**This is extra helpful if you find an agent or TRUSTWORTHY wholesaler that you've developed a solid relationship with and have your expectations set.7- Unless you are an experienced contractor, try and do a "lip stick" property meaning that you want to go for a property that may have minimal rehab, that way you don't have to deal with EVERY head ache at once.