I have this same stumbling block - theoretically I know I can fund a deal if I got my numbers right and it is a sweet deal, but you never really know 100% until you are ready to go to the closing table. 

I am the newest addition at this point and want to make sure I can bring my own clients to the table and not rely on just what is already there.

But I am always looking to get as many bids as possible and see what is out there.Along with the "dont's", I am curious what things people believe every contractor should be bringing to the table.

Hi BP fellowsI am a French citizen living in France and I invest in the US through C corp paying IRS to the States.

huge deal, seeing how it'll be your first. what track-record does he bring to the table?

What are you bringing to the table?  

He lied about losing work because he works under the table to avoid paying support.

From the agent's point of view, you might as well take whatever makes the seller happy if you can bring a buyer to the table and earn 6% on it.I'm not sure if the agent still had a legal obligation to list on the MLS, or maybe it's just good marketing.

I try to tell them it's like putting a table saw in your garage and then getting angry because a week later there is nothing built.

"we call this an escalation clause  it works very good in areas were most investors have never hear of it.. and you dont leave a ton on the table.