To help you can adopt a 5 second rule where you commit to introducing yourself to someone within 5 seconds of being at the event.Add value - In your networking find out what other people need and see if your unique set of skills can help them.

Add in the fact that many agent's purchase, at the seller's or buyer's expense, a pro forma commitment from the underwriter and is therefore absolved from any liability for a defect in title giving the agent a risk free 100% margin for no work. 

We had an inspection and Roofstock also provides one before you commit.  

Fee StructureLender’s Fee: A percentage of the Loan amount paid by the borrower to the lenderLender’s Commitment Fee: This will get paid by the borrower to the Lender, regardless if the borrower decides or nor to obtain the loanBorrower’s Broker’s Fee: A percentage of the Loan amount earned by the Broker representing the borrower and paid to the Broker by the BorrowerLender’s Broker’s Fee: A percentage of the Loan amount earned by the Broker representing the Lender and paid to the Broker by the LenderAre any other additional fees standard?

You decide your risk tolerance and you decide what you can handle from a time commitment.

Sometimes it takes several weeks to get a title commitment that’s why you start as soon as you get a contract.  

While the GC may have committed an honest mistake, this bidding process is a reflection of his work as well.... incomplete.

Strong loan commitment letter from reputable lender with history of closing, offer fast close, offer to pay closing costs and transfer taxes, forego inspections, try to develop some personal level interaction with seller.

The first step is to be aware of them.For one, as a host, you are committing to pay a lease period plus damage deposit upfront, yet there's no guarantee of 100% occupancy.

I provide my lender with the full title report and a copy of the title insurance commitment I'm getting.