I imagine my next question should be whether or not I should try to get a buyer within that time frame and have them supply the actual deposit or try to get someone on BP to partner with me on the deals?

Tax deductible items:- marketing expenses- office supplies- mileage ($.50/mi in 2010)- training

While delivering, I'd be making decent money while simply driving around the area and dropping off supplies (aka, easy stuff for the money I'd be making).

A really good prospect can take an hour or more, but it's rare for every scheduled applicant to show up.I take cleaning supplies and polish between appointments.

I would only be supplying an intro to a seller that wants to unload their property through short sale.

You also may need one if you have a backflow preventer on your main water supply.

How does demand/supply look and where's that headed?

Doing #1 and #2 ensures you have ample cash and cashflow.

Ive sold plenty of cars and its basic supply and demand sales.I understand most deals are straight forward but like you said there are so many modified contracts on the properties you here all sorts of different sales.

Owners have the restrictions to deal with while the developers have ample opportunity to advertise with signage.