I don't see the necessity to invest in today's market when today's high prices should be around next year at worst, but taking years or decades of savings off the table is also not an option for many. 

Since I just used my primary house loan with 5% down instead of 3.5%, do I need to bring 20% to the table for the next deal if I want to purchase before next year?

Do an amortization table at his asking price.

The trouble I see with so many partnerships is that partners are not always bringing something different to the table.

The trouble I see with so many partnerships is that partners are not always bringing something different to the table.

My wife and I sat at the end of a long table with our attorney at the other end.

Competition can fall through and having an offer already on the table can work in your favor when it does.  

Where did you leave money on the table?

Due to her situation she would have to pay $100k at the closing table.

After bidding and doing the work for 100's of investors, real estate agents, wholesalers , and myself.Three things a contractor brings to the table.1-Quality of workmanship.2-Quickness3-Good price.It is almost impossible to get a contractor that has all three of these things going, so which are you willing to give up.