My point of view is if you want to money you have the play their game.  

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Anyone every heard of a realtor saboataging a buyer’s offer because they may have someone in the game with a lower offer that they want to get the deal?

I plan to continue learning every day and hope to connect with like-minded individuals here on bigger pockets.

New to bigger pockets.

This would help make the original seller whole, and would also put money back in your pocket.

Hello, my sister/partner and I are brand new to this game.

People will try to play mind games to make you break, don't let them get to you.

Along with that, Mutual Funds don't put "cash flow" into their pockets whether the value goes up or or goes down.If my properties go up, I still get about $500 a month cash flow per property.

Ok Patrick, your opinions are your own, but world is a zero sum game.