@Marc Carlson It wasn't until I realized what benefits they can offer on an REI team did I begin to view the skill differently, good point. 

Followed in highschool by skilled labor working with drywall, cement, auto mechanic, dirt related construction, and still other forms of physical labor.

"East Cleveland" is a term of art that refers to the inner-ring suburb of the same name.

Keep studying and reading about the industry while you do, but by cutting your teeth there you'll learn real-world skills and knowledge for many different forms of real estate investing.

Investor benefits by using his skills of finding a property and structuring the deal.Private lender benefits by using idle cash in his retirement account to fund the work.Owner benefits because he would get more $$ agreeing to JV rather than selling at the discount. 

From the website:“As a critical component when designing the Hall Office Park master plan, significant works of art were placed throughout development grounds and within building lobbies.

If you don't have the skill or cash to work this lead (as most wholesalers don't), consider working with someone in your area who does.

The word "partner" is a legal term of art; when used in a legal document it MEANS something.  

To do so, you need to be well rounded, as real estate requires a mix of analytical, financial, marketing, interpersonal and organizational skills.

The seller, because she is the party on the mortgage, or myself ,as someone who has the skills to negotiate?