@Alina Trigub, the sponsor of the meetup is a syndicator that had a table at the meetup event.

We have a strong market in Phoenix as well and yet people leave $30k to $40k on the table that is theirs if they want it by simply using a real estate agent. 

Hey Guys,I have a deal on the table for 10 Unit's, all duplex's in Wisconsin.

(For heaven's sake don't close on their kitchen table using a Quit Claim Deed. ) Get a Power of Attorney from the seller so you can discuss the loan with the bank.

I have a 2 bed/2 bath cabin with a pool table currently in a small game room.

The whole buying cash thing is a personal preference, but some would argue what you're doing is actually riskier leaving all that equity on the table. 

As I stated we are simply waiting for the appraisal and new survey and we did all the foot work ourself for the most part besides some basic counsel on the contract from our attorney I did not use a real estate agent (learning a lot), and I did use hard money (already have two potential banks that will refi), any last minute advice before we get to the closing table?

Obvious, but has a seat at the discussion table.2.

We built the island top out to function as a bar since there was not much room for a dining table.

This silly irrational fear of “i wouldn’t feel comfortable letting little sally skip down the sidewalk at midnight in this area “ has left untold millions on the table by most of the countries investors .