How many more rate cuts will we get?  

In short, inflation is cooling, the labor market is softening, and consumer spending is holding up, an expected reflection of monetary tightening and cyclical slowdown.Rate Cut DebateA divide has grown further among members of the FOMC heading into their December meeting, where a rate cut remains on the table.

That trend, along with ongoing shortages of available housing supply, will support 4% growth in home prices next year, he predicts.The optimistic forecast follows three straight years of the lowest volume of home sales since 1995, after affordability concerns pushed many prospective homebuyers to the sidelines.https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/2026-housing-market-fore...

I am worried a potential buyer can go direct to the seller and cut me out.

That spreadsheet is much simpler than the above.If you have a straight partnership, the proceeds might be a simple split.Creating a spreadsheet that could effectively handle both types of structures adds a further layer of complexity.

If inflation cools and jobs stay soft, another rate cut in December stays on the table — but nothing’s guaranteed.💼 Job Market: A Slow October FinishADP’s private payroll report showed 42,000 new jobs in October, but their new weekly data suggests companies cut roughly 11,000 jobs per week late in the month.👉 Bottom line: The job market’s losing some momentum.

When the property is sold, the depreciation recapture rules will apply, reducing your tax basis and potentially increasing your taxable gain.This sounds like it is straight out of chat gpt and does not answer my question. 🤣  Completely agree

I am trying to be on the cutting edge as the entire job landscape in America changes with AI and automation. 

Or - if you just need a little advice, here to help.Wholesaling is a fantastic way to cut your teeth in REI and see what others are doing with their investments, don't let anyone discourage you, just learn how to do it where you are correctly structured.  

I would not be cutting my agent out of the deal, just making sure the option was mentioned.