It helps me compare apples to apples given my personal operating assumptions.  

Additionally, it makes it more difficult for the agent to comply with confidentiality and fiduciary responsibility requirements when acting as an intermediary.I second what @Kathy Stewart said; getting a network established is critical to making sound decision for long distance investments.

Another possibility might be adding additional sources of income - renting out the common space/room in the office if you have one, to the tenants for birthday parties etc, vending machines, coin operated laundry, pet fees, pet non refundable pet deposits.  

The company operated in Houston, TX until 1986 when Gary decided to return to IL and his family roots.

There is also a dual perspective from actually owning the property as an operator versus a transaction broker only. 

So instead of coming here to ask how you should phrase your rejection letter designed to keep their money why not just return it.You wouldn't like it if it were done to you and you wouldn't like it if it were done to your child.I'm just curious, Ihe... do you actually own or operate any type of business?  

Form 3 (or more) LLC’s to avoid having all assets being subject to getting sued. 1 – An LLC as the buy and hold holding company, 2 – An LLC for flips, 3 – An LLC as the operating company (heads into contracts, collects rents, etc.).

I asked for specifications book but the developer said they will leave it up to us as long as it complies with the plans, they have some specifics there but not too specific (ie they said dunn edwards paint but not to what color, not even if it is smooth finish or orange peel, that doesnt bother me much).

And I'll continue doing data entry so I have some sort of connection to the day-to-day operations.  :-)

I training lease option assignments I ask unlicensed folks that aren't licensed to go knock on doors and say that if the agent with the listing agent doesn't perform to think of them, the Rei operator, that's itProcuring cause is an issue, so getting a release from the broker of the agent is important