At some point, the parasites kill the host, and having prices drop 75% in four-six years was enough of a bloodletting for me.

They can be on bare surfaces too.Fleas are parasites and need a host.

I see no reason why it won't work again if we get rid of the gov-mint parasites that distort the whole cost of mortgage money.

Wholesalers are parasites... get a job

Well, at best brokers can shepherd the transaction thru consummation and anticipate all the bumps and make it so you can focus on making the big decisions like "Is this property right for me and will it work".At worse, they're parasites.

They get a place to stay maintained by a decent handyman, I get rent money and growing equity to put toward my retirement.However, there is another major form of symbiotic relationship, namely parasitic symbiosis.

70k is plenty - don't go hard money they want too much in return - NEVER work with a wholesaler they are parasites. 

I would pass on this parasite. 

Malaria is a one cell organism.

Seriously, If you have internet and can read, chances are you probably don't need oneunfortunately, it is often impossible to avoid them as this parasitic cartel is unfortunately deeply ingrained into the system, but you can maybe save half the commission.Anyone with average intelligence can go on internet and figure out what’s a property worth.