Rather than call them every week and simply ask for any deals, if you build that relationship you'll make more connections, more fronds and get more pocket listings.

In general, most larger developers will want a mix of units, with two-bedrooms being roughly 50% or more of the development.  1BRs would be 20% and 3BRs were 10% or less (per square foot the 1BRs make the most sense, but they are a little harder to rent on the average and have higher turnover).  

Sadly it was simply because so many landlords were simply to cheap to join. 

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

I dont see why you would want to add him into the mix. 

Recording the transaction simply lets the public know what's occurred.

If you find a distressed property, noting says you can't charge a 10% commission or a flat dollar amount, simply explain it's a tough property to move and that it requires more work. 

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

Instead I simply attended as many trainings and team meetings as possible and used the bull pen to work on my transactions and ask help from other agents.  

This doesn't have to be a statistical analysis, simply knowing your city, what areas are desirable, the socio-economic aspects of neighborhoods.