I will tell you that I am not normal...that said, if the deal is a real sweetheart, I will offer to pay not only the agents commissions but the closing costs as well...this is the easiest way to get everyone to the table quickly...but the deal must be stellar.

Account ClosedThe acquisition fee is usually part of the "Uses" from the "Sources and Uses" table that lists sources of capital (equity and debt), and what that capital will be used for: purchase price, funding reserves, legal fees, lender fee, due diligence costs, title, and acquisition fee.

It is very important for me to bring some knowledge or skills to the table, otherwise I don't want to waste people's time.

So everyone would sit around a table almost and swap at once. 

You'll need to bring some kind of value to the table since those who are doing deals are usually too busy to just take in newbies for the sake of philanthropy.

The most important thing is that you get everything on the table as before you get going.

Time to get some chips off the table whether or not you buy another primary.

They are probably leaving quite a bit of money on the table because of poor management.  

He mentioned to me there is NO money whatsoever I need to come to the table with but needs a partner for bank purposes with W2's. 

Especially if you're not experienced in the world, application, and strategy of 1031 you want to find a full service QI that you jell with and who acts in a much larger capacity than just a form filer.Speaking of "whoops" moments, I see where you're trying to get to - it's time to pull some chips off the table and enjoy profits while still "staying on the ride somewhat for a bit.