@Natalie Kolodij - you've actually strengthened my argument. 

Not to say a young person can’t do it, but having more experience and a clearer vision can really strengthen your why

Personally, I like the idea of advocating for the higher percentage because of these intangibles I provide to strengthen the process and business.

They do not cost you anything and actually strengthens your position if you're new. 

From a macro-perspective, this regulation would limit the creativity of investors to take otherwise non-performing and derelict properties and turn them into updated, economy-strengthening assets.

You can bring on someone who has been part of larger deals to your "team" and give them a piece of the pie to further strengthen your chances of getting lending from a bank or agency.

Changes in U.S. trade policies may negatively impact Midwest RE prices,  uncapping the SALT deduction - boost RE demand in high-tax states at the expense of the rest,  proposed legislations aimed at strengthening tenants' rights and depressing rents - dampen REI everywhere.

The BOM deals are due to an escrow falling out and once in escrow, the thought of starting over again for a seller will typically generate a strengthened desire to get it back under contract ASAP, even at a lower than expected price so the list price has nothing to do with the value or what you should offer.

Besides, if there is some shifting going on it could strengthen your bargaining position, the seller may even pay at closing and you can get a lifetime warranty on the foundation repair.

This one in particular is one that I would want to use the conventional for to strengthen my cash flow position as it is a house I will hold for a very long time.