All prospective buyers submit their bids in private and once the auction is closed the bids are opened and the high bidder wins.  

I would maintain at least 50.1% control of the property, they would collect a 1-3% acquisition fee, and 1-3% on-going fee.Essentially, it should be a win-win for all parties involved.

That is where I am looking for suggestions on what people have done before and how they have structured their JVs so that it is a win-win.  

Just an aside I have had better luck with companies  like www.hudsonandmarshall.com on properties that are absolute sales(highest bidder wins no buyers surcharge etc).

.#2 credit card advances and credit lines later helped me control houses.

Highly recommend checking out his book How to Win in Commercial Real Estate Investing.

My advice to new and old agents is make sure you are coach-able and make sure your Broker does what most Brokers won't do which is HELP you WIN! 

I'm not super excited about this deal, but I think we can make a "win-win" for all of us.  

Hi Everybody,What are your thoughts on including my business card in the envelope along with the yellow letter?

Before I left, I gave her a $20 Panera gift card for being so wonderful thus far.I feel like this is a very good relationship to have and even if a deal falls through, I can keep facilitating my relationship with her and the park.