Big houses or small house doesn't seem to make a diff, since really sharp brokers usually open their own shop.

So you probably need to take everyone on a getaway someplace nice and work through commitment issues.It's not an easy problem and takes a sharp pen. 

@Harrison Sharp Thanks for the input, will change my scope of search to SFH as well.

——What local groups are you apart of, and what do you guys do to stay sharp, learning, and in the game??

Also I hear a sharp lawnmower blade helps as well.

I for one have struggled with posting a picture with a suit and tie to show that I can look sharp and professional.

'Under Water: How Our American Dream of Homeownership Became a Nightmare' is a new book by Ryan Dezember, a Wall Street Journal writer and is a sharp & timely reminder how hot real estate markets can go drastically wrong for some homeowners and real estate investors.

@John Zavala Hey man I think the first step is a sharp plan so you are on the way.

Now for the caveat, and one i'm sure people are going to bring up, is that developing a good relationship with an agent who is sharp and/or well connected can get you access to good deals.

Oh, and contrary to @Kyle Mitchell's blanket statement, there are some providers who are sharp enough, and have enough economies of scale, that there IS equity in the deal.