Quote from @Nathan Gesner: Quote from @Danielle Levy: I agree with Nathan, you should bring more to the table and lay it all out there so that we can give you the exact detailed answers you are looking for to be successful.

I realized I was pitching ideas without fully articulating the value I bring to the table.

Like @Tim Ryan said above - maybe someone else brings the cash to the table.

It's not a fair partnership if you the tap the equity of their property to use together if you aren't brining any capital to the table.

If were talking about a group of investors they need to bring value to the table. 

What do you bring to the table and what do you need from a partner?

If you engage with them and seriously contemplate what they bring to the table, you will make a better decision in the end.And no one has tried to sell you a thing, just a bunch of real estate multimillionaires trying to help you, for free.

I recommend seeking a professional who charges for the value they bring to the table.

Don't leave this option OFF the table. 

I do think it is a good idea to take some money off the table when an asset runs up and diversify.