It takes a lot more work but I feel more comfortable being in control of my investment.

It all depends on your comfort level with the closing of your sale.

The Miami Dolphins were the only team to vote against the move, a source told Schefter.The Raiders will still play in Oakland in 2017 and possible longer.With a 65,000-seat, $1.9 billion domed stadium to be shared with UNLV not expected to open until 2020, Raiders owner Mark Davis has told ESPN he plans on staying in Oakland the next two seasons.

If you do not have price and terms agreed on but are considering presenting an all cash offer, it depends on your comfort level with negotiations, comps, pricing, contracts, contingencies, etc., as to whether or not an agent would be more beneficial.    

@Anita Kollory as far as returns, it all depends on what type of loan you'd be getting, your comfort level of buying locations, how much you're approved of, and several other factors.

So we all know a pool is generally regarded as a bad investment, and I might get back 25-50% of it's purchase price, but this is Florida and it's damn hot here, lol.So we have been looking and not finding a ton in our comfort range.

I would feel comfortable with a $100,000 duplex. 

If you are not comfortable with this aspect, your agent will help (not always the best resource).Due Diligence - The offer should contain a stated period of time during which you get to check things out.

If you intend to refinance in the future, then your contacts at a bank can offer some advice on what they would like to see to make the bank feel comfortable lending money. 

But it is the neighborhood we are most comfortable with and go back to visit, so we wanted to stick with something we know.