I realized I was pitching ideas without fully articulating the value I bring to the table.

It's not a fair partnership if you the tap the equity of their property to use together if you aren't brining any capital to the table.

I’m looking to connect with:Partners who can bring resources or experience to the table while I handle the heavy lifting of deal-finding, analysis, and management.Investors interested in deals with clear strategies and long-term potential.While I’d prefer to build a portfolio for the long haul, I understand the market always has buyers.

I can't imagine being in a partnership with someone that brings nothing to the table but expects the same return as you do.

What are you bringing to the table?

I do think it is a good idea to take some money off the table when an asset runs up and diversify.  

If they want an oven, they can get a table top one for under $100.

Quote from @Nathan Gesner: Quote from @Danielle Levy: I agree with Nathan, you should bring more to the table and lay it all out there so that we can give you the exact detailed answers you are looking for to be successful.

If you engage with them and seriously contemplate what they bring to the table, you will make a better decision in the end.And no one has tried to sell you a thing, just a bunch of real estate multimillionaires trying to help you, for free.

Like @Tim Ryan said above - maybe someone else brings the cash to the table.