Discuss: Your definition of "Investor"

[Shmuel Harris]

Hey,

Apparently when we sign up for a BP account we are automatically given the title Investor (or I don't remember that I personally chose that designation). I didn't feel like an investor and still don't, seeing that I have not yet made any deals and am not even sure what I am looking for (i.e. Buy & Hold, Fix & Flip etc.). And then I saw all the newbie posts where we try to give an impression of confidence calling ourselves investors when there might  be fear and apprehension over starting down a new road in life. Kinda made me wonder. 

So:

1) What made you feel like an investor?

2) What is your definition of the term "Investor"?

3) What gave you the confidence to keep doing what you are doing in RE?

4) What lessons along the road have you brought to the world of RE?

Thanks,

Sam.