The longer you delay, the more rent arrears will accrue before you come to the same conclusion a month or two later.

Let's say I found an under performing property where I know I can add value by reno, raising rents, minimizing expenses, etc., I will be basing my asking price for what it's potential value will be after I'm done fixing it up?

And have minimal headaches.Don’t worry about low multifamily inventory.

The difference between 4.9 and 4.1 is minimal, not worth paying points for it will take you years to recuperate the buy-down.

You can get a license, hang your license with his Brokerage, pay very minimal fees and keep your license.

Prices in CT are pretty flat so with minimal appreciation expectations how does that impact the decision.

That can be the best money you ever spend if you avoid a month or two of delay it will pay for itself. 

Bring him properties that he would be comfortable investing his money into.If you can show him his risk is minimal and theres a benefit to him that outweighs his risk, he is much more likely to lend.Did you try the BP PDF printouts to help explain your vision in a concise and professional manner?

This is where the middle man markup gets inflated, repairs to bad work gets delayed, and where quality goes out the window.

No attorney does more closings than a title company, and the title companies are in the business of minimizing risk.