Well, this might not be unique, but it is funny the way we use words to try and jazz things up.Solarium is the one I am referring to here.

I've been told that if you want to have it under the table, $250 is about the max.I just happen to talk to an accountant today and he said for California, it's $600.

It is the knowledge, experience and resources that an agent brings to the table that are important...even on fsbo's etc.Any good agent worth her salt will require an exclusive relationship because she knows she's worth it.

So, my realtor is doing this under the table and is acting more like our bird-dog and not a realtor.My question, how would compensate her, since she is not going to get a commission from her brokerage house?

Not big liabilties otherwise, and I know and have done them, then I will do them under the table.

Long story short: we had a deal, he stood me up at the settlement table due to depression, his lawyer filed bankrupTcy next day, assets were frozen for 8 months, foreclosure, sheriff's sale, Fannie Mae bought from bank.I know this property intimately.

What do you bring to the table?

If you are leaving money on the table that would in any other deal be a expenses is you INVESTING in the deal.

Think about this: would you ever open a restaurant without first having waited tables or being a chef?

As many have asked before, How many negative cash flow properties can you afford to own.Appreciation does not pay the bills or put food on your table.