Earning a profit, and amassing a ton of knowledge and hands on experience  (which is invaluable) sounds like a win in my book.

Imagine how I would be structuring a win-win-win for all parties involved, using my marketing expertise and negotiation alone.

Your trying to create a win win for all involved and the numbers don't lie. 

Do you think successful RE entrepreneurs need to chase small time investors money, mentor newbies and write books about their winning strategies in an already over competitive / saturated market?

I went to the steps probably 4-5 other times without winning anything.

You might have seen the soccer fans of the Mexican soccer team in the streets last night on your local evening news as they celebrated Mexico’s 3 – 1 win over Croatia.

Ringer's classic, 'Winning Through Intimidation'.

I hope it works out for you, sounds like you have a good situation: either way, you win:)ThanksBrett 

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I was happy because I was able to buy a house for no money down and immediately bring in a cash flow and a nice down payment.My buyer was happy because they were able to become home owners with a small down payment, and a monthly payment that's slightly less than what they were paying at their apartment.WIN/WIN/WINBy the way.