Time is a factor as I need to decide weather to purchase or terminate the contract by this Friday.

I'm trying to decide if its worth taking the hit and walking even if I lose my $5700 earnest money. 

After some research and lurking on the BiggerPockets website, I decided that I want to get involved with real estate investing as soon as possible. 

I've read a lot about how the courses don't really prepare you to sell real estate, and I realize that I need to partner with the right broker and/or team if I decide to become a part-time agent.

@Marcus Maloney since I'm just starting out I'm trying to decide that.

Note: If in the process of waiting you decide to back out for any reason you can do so by informing your realtor and there are no financial penalties for doing so.

I've decided to invest in the Kansas City Market.

Deciding a market is very important.

If he works per hour, he might agree to work for a day/two and then allow you to decide if you want to continue.If you know you won't have the heart to 'fire' him if he does not know how to do the work well, decide before hiring him if your willing to take that risk.

After looking at the house today and running our numbers, we decided to pass.