Lease options are an excellent way to go.

When you consider that this man's advice came from having survived the double digit inflation of the 1970s (during which he lost a large commercial property on an adjustable rate commercial mortgage - but didn't quit), the recession and S&L fallout of the 1980s and the most recent meltdown and ever smaller boom and bust in between - this advice is not to be taken lightly. 80 years of work and an excellent legacy he has left.

Another lesson in how egos screw up business relationships.

Mike I make them in excel with market data

She was leaving a 15 yr relationship and needed a place.

This is an excellent strategy for being able to sleep well at night and not getting overextended, which can lead to losing everything.By investing so very conservatively you will probably never be affected by business cycles.

They're low LTV (generally 60-65%) I suggest you establish a relationship with one, as they tend to know the market and industry better than almost anyone else.

New relationships tend to be built on first impressions.

Yeah every time I see numbers like that I want to see the report of the disparity costs of romantic relationships for men compared to women.

You are looking for a win-win relationship, not just a futile arithmetic exercise based on splits of mythical commissions that haven't been earned.Only in real estate do complete beginners walk into job interviews armed to the teeth with "what's in it for me" questions for their employer.