Being a first time home owner has brought its challenges, but also an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge and skills.

The deal was brought to me via Lead.

Yes, I brought my GC with me the second time.

When I started flipping I brought in 3-4 licensed and insured roofers and they all bid the exact same price (came out to $350/SQ).  

Also, when I brought the subject of being able to do this on my own vs. doing it for the company, they brought up earnest money and how in California, wholesalers *must* put down 5-30%. 

On my first appointment, I brought the Buyer into the home and we walked around the first and second floor.Everything is going great!

For example, I brought a new flipper an off-market deal.  

If an agent brought me a buyer, i could even then negotiate for buyer to pay the realtor commission.

This allowed me to broaden my geographical footprint to cover more markets, it brought decades-long broker and seller relationships, and it brought capacity to underwrite, tour and analyze a LOT of opportunities.  

Correct, the cash invested includes all holding cost, money paid to lender, renovations budget, closing cost brought to deal and agent fees.