Plus, the fact that you wouldn’t have to bring money to the closing table is a win—some investors have had to do that just to move on from a bad decision.That said, if you can hold on, cover the mortgage, and keep repairs manageable, it’s likely just a matter of time before values bounce back—especially with the projected rate cuts.Both options are valid, and there’s no right or wrong decision here.

If you bring the missing skills to the table, you both win and you will learn what you feel you are lacking now.Use the calculators on BP to get you focused on deals and see what works and what does not work. 

Your suggestion is a heads I win, tails you lose.

The best way to win is staying in the game the longest. 

Generally most people you speak with are going to provide you a quote with their "standard" commission built in and anything less would be them taking a reduced commission to win your business. 

Chances are you won't get anything even if you go to small claims court and win. 

Because I rarely have to evict (one every 5-6 years) and because I always win my evictions.

Sounds like an internal policy decision that you will never win, regardless of any reasonably prudent measures you take.

Jeff Dilldine’s first fix-and-flip turned out to be a major win, as the home sold for $425,000, delivering an excellent profit.

If they are under paying then I would try to find a win/win where they pay but you handle the vendor relations.