You are limiting yourself to one aspect of RE.

They have designers post projects with the estimated costs for every aspect of the home. 

Your provable DTI ratio is critical.

But my fear is that these marketers think they didn't experience results because they make a very common and critical error - they didn't track.I'm curious to know if any of you have tried, and if you would be willing to share your experience?

The time, for goodness sakes the TIME, that she spends on one little aspect is just crazy.

As this ties up my capital is this a smart move to get involved.Again this some what new to me so i apologize if i seem ignorant or have not given proper detail...any thoughts advice or criticism will gladly be accepted.

Can't pass up the opportunity to jump in.As most already know, I'm here to make life miserable for investors, point out why you can't do something, at times be critical and convince some not to do something, which I'm sure is why I'm so loved.LOL, not really but I know it seems that way to many.

I later started my mortgage company, that is where I really took off in various aspects of RE as I was back home.

I understand the savings/prospect aspect in not having an agent, but I also want to be protected.

I am a professional student) and get involved in every aspect of the Industry you want to be a part of.You've got to have the "Love" of the job.