I think it has more to do with newbies trying to make "something" happen with little knowledge on how things actual work. 

For me it wasn’t so much about what the market had as far as inventory or how hot it wasn’t (the market I’m in according to realtor.com was in the top ten hottest markets in the country last summer) it was about connections and knowledge I had about the market itself and with real estate professionals in the area. 

Everyone here is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. 

@Michael PlaksThe scales have fallen from my eyes and I have been enlightened with the ray of pure and perfect knowledge that you have chosen to shine upon me in my benighted ignorance.

I am looking for an investor friendly attorney who's very knowledgeable about dealing with wholesale transactions.

I'm an agent working in investment RE here in SA for quite some time now and would love to share some knowledge with you and maybe talk about how the housing market is loooking forward.

The agent value comes in analyzing the value, neighborhood trend/knowledge, how to read/research the seller as to motivation, protective and trap clauses in the wording of the contract, which lenders actually perform, which title companies to avoid, which inspectors to use/avoid, how to negotiate when problems occur prior to closing, etc, etc.....all of which You you are not experienced/competent in.So, You decide.

Again, thanks for any advice and I can't wait until I can reciprocate my knowledge. 

She is knowledgable and has some investment properties of her own.

It depends on the kind of reputation you have, and or create for yourself.My thought process is based on trust, knowledge of their market and property investing in general, commitment to me and their other clients and follow through.