Trust and Transparency: By acknowledging and addressing inflated prices, real estate professionals can build trust with clients, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and fairness.I believe in calling a spade a spade.

You may have mastered all the techniques, both basic and advanced, but if you aren't sure how a new market might differ from where you know, arbitrage offers a way to learn without a long-term, expensive commitment.

I'm not sure what that is, but if what you're doing with the lender is not completely true, then you may be committing mortgage fraud which is punishable with jail and big fines. 

At the time I purchased this condo, I was in my early 20's and the idea of signing a document that committed me to anything for 30 years freaked me out, because I hadn't even been alive for 30 years!

Once they pay, they are committed to the start date.

They are also not prevalent in this stage of the market cycle. 

If by real estate business you’re implying you have little or no money to invest but are contemplating using one of the guru inspired methods (subject to, “wholesaling” , fix n flip) to create cash flow, I’d encourage you to do research on the true success/failure rate of people who engage in these endeavors, the amount of money the successful operators spend monthly on marketing, and the real time commitment and knowledge and experience necessary for success.  

Had a great demo, but it's an awful large commitment to get set up with their services.

I've already made my commitment and had it accepted.

There is a certain amount of "on premises" management that you need to commit to; if you do not, you risk everything you own.