I can't find one that understands that I have to actually make money to justify buying it.That aside, buying from a wholesaler can be a good way to get deals but, as you said, always do your own DD.

I am a very busy person and I just couldn't justify the time trying to find the perfect person and situation that would allow me to profit from arbitraging.  

Just trying to justify putting money into 401k or other investment when Real Estate has been so good to us. 

Fees should be clearly stated, easy to understand, and justifiable.

Want to make money in D.C. buy something in a good area that breaks even on the rent or even eat a modest amount (usually-$500 or so is justifiable for the principal pay down) and wait. 

However, a local agent told me that home improvements don’t raise values enough in the Wilmington market to justify the expenses of getting it done.

(and that number will of course be lower than their offer number)Then they'll have to justify that 'well, that 7 cap is based on X, Y, and Z projections...' and from there, you can start your conversation. 

The home equity lines (HELOC) or home equity loans (HELOAN) may be good options to use provided that the project you are using the funds for has real solid profit margin to justify the expense. 

Too many just shove the exclusivity agreement in their face without JUSTIFYING their means. 

@Brent CoombsWe might be able to justify postponing the unsecured note as a gain if not paid in full upon subsequent sale, but probably not a deal breaker.