As an agent I can't go to the seller directly as an agent but that poses a gray area and honestly with the amount of trash agents that negligently do business I'm not worried about how I operate.

To preface, I had a strong interest in REI for years, man many years, and like all too many that's where it stayed, a interest, research, left wanting but never acting upon it because I was doing so darn good and so busy in my field of construction, and I had risen the rungs of the ladder to a rather nice altitude in the industry. 

Wholesaling is an exit strategy for REI, but it is only for a few big businesses.

I had accounted for this in my business plan, so no surprises there.

I see you just graduated college and started your business. 

Hey investors,I give credit where credit is due and look for opportunities to help businesses grow by giving them great google reviews.

If you're looking for insights or need help navigating your investments, I'd be happy to help.

By navigating market shifts and embracing opportunities, stakeholders can position themselves for success in this evolving landscape.

Quote from @Raj Patel: Added commentsMixed Use: - Longer vacancy times - To get a tenant, you may pay a LOT in TI (Tenant Improvements) - You may be less likely to get in a lawsuit, but if you do get into one, you may be in a fight with a sophisticated business owner, not an unsophisticated individual. 

Recently, we did quite well on a business deal and found ourselves with quite a bit of cash to invest, particularly in real estate.