I only do it when the property truly warrants it.On the flip side... if the agent viewed a property as a tremendous deal, and then discouraged Lynn from buying it just to pick it up themselves, that to me would be a far more egregious breach of fiduciary duty.

I know you said you prefer not to have a mentor, but I got started with a mentor in my area who helped me tremendously.

Hello to all,..I've been on this site for a while, checking out the tremendous amount of information available,...and on..ONE SITE.It's great,..I have been remiss, in not introducing my self sooner.So,..my name is Bob Cliff and I've been a Colorado Realtor/Investorfor over 40 years.....You would think I would know better by now,lol...But it is ..ALL..very interesting.

As a Realtor and Loan Officer I see your "Big Three" factors as valid but another reality is the fact that in the past couple of years many people were put in short term adjustable loans with anticipation of tremendous value increases.

Mason Aitken - I think many real estate agents can provide tremendous value to you in terms of marketing, negotiation and pricing assistance.Start today with FOR SALE BY OWNER signage and posting on free platforms (Zillow, craigslist, etc.).

There are many great members here on BP who are tremendous resources of information and will help you greatly.

Several different Porsche turbos, 3 airplanes for the wifey, lots of travel etc.     I was young enough that I always felt if problems developed, I could do it again.Bryan- no inherited money for me but a tremendous work ethic handed down from my dad.

The villages is growing tremendously, and is actually ready to break ground on a 3000 unit project just outside the existing villages in Wildwood or Wildwood vicinity.  

Here's the full article from Entrepreneur.com: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/275215Of course, I could see potential downside for uneducated investors but I can also see the tremendous upside for new businesses looking for funding in order to get started.

BP has a tremendous amount of information to help you, but it is only available if you seek it out.