It doesn't cost me anything, helps my friend, and lifts a lot of the closing process off my shoulders (such as checking on title search status and keeping the closing on schedule).

The 97% you refer to here quit before they hit their "REI or quit-my-day-job goal" because they got tired, but not of digging, but of the weight of the pick on their shoulder ⛏️⛏️⛏️ unbeknownst to them that gold is just within reach 🚶🏆... 

I think it’s helped our relationship and now there’s a lot taken off my shoulders.

Had a pre-screening phone chat with them and they seem to have a good head on their shoulders.

This way, when something happens, you don't have everyone shrugging their shoulders, pointing to an LLC, and the municipality is stuck with the bills.

Try to attend 2-3 a month if you can and rub shoulders with people actually taking action.

Study a lot; ask a lot of questions and maybe find someone who knows what they are doing so you can look over thier shoulder.

Monkey Shoulder all the way.What would you choose for your next dram?

My gross commissions will count toward my profit share so my brokerage expenses will be shouldered by me and not shown on our partnership costs.

Sounds like you have a solid plan and a good head on your shoulders, so I'm sure you'll do great!