I was very unhappy at my job and knew that I was not going to have the flexibility to work full time and do real estate so I decided to quit 5 months ago and have not looked back.

Most importantly, a dedicated husband and father of two.I do have a flexible "day job" but a growing buy, rehab & hold portfolio of around 10 single family (some occasional turnover) with a target growth rate of 3 houses annually.Family was/is heavy in real estate growing up and have personally owned properties since 1999 (bought first when in college).Currently considering shifting focus to a small (12-36 door) multi unit property or possibly the right commercial out parcel.I travel the South East for "day job" so focusing on South Carolina & North Carolina (but possibly GA or eastern TN if scorching deals).Have some experience in wholesale and flip, but primarily focused on properties needing updating or major renovation to add to "hold" portfolio with a plan to shift to multifamily and commercial over the next 5 years.

Signing up can't do anything but encourage and enhance me!!!

.- Be flexible, but not too flexible.

Additionally, my schedule will need to be more flexible due to her travel and work schedule.  

I would love to hear everyone's feedback on possible offers that are appealing to sellers that are on the fence as well as things I could say to enhance the opportunity.

Their rates are competitive and they are more flexible than most non-local banks.

My understanding is that an IRA offers a bit more flexibility in regards to premature withdrawals, which could be beneficial if I ever want to "self-direct" the funds into my personal real estate ventures. 

Do you think that these larger firms will offer me the flexibility to work around that?

If they want me or any other prospective buyer to move forward ----- go to step #1 first - get a contract of sale tentatively accepted first - all that other stuff will come later - So if a buyer does not have proof of funds - but does have a deposit (subject to financing) are you suggesting you turn down and ignore a suspect - who may become a prospect and perhaps a buyer away.That's my opinion - agents who act like this will never make the income that more flexible agents earn.