I think it falls somewhere between tax collection, protecting hotels and just plain stubbornness. 

(disclosure:these days that's my wife so I get a discount, but I still think it's worth it)Mike J actually said the number one secret, drop the price every week or two, don't be stubborn about getting the rent you want.For example, if you think your property can rent for $1000/mo, that means you lose $250 every week its unrented (plus electricity of course).

It's shown me how dumb and greedy and stubborn people are in this game called real estate, which is actually just a game of mostly common sense.

Instead, with bull-headed stubbornness, I decided to give real estate one more push.

I was stubborn.

Believe it or not the numbers still worked as a duplex but my stubbornness got the best of me and I backed out of the deal because I really wanted that third unit.

THAT is my point.As long as you are good at lead generation you ABSOLUTELY CAN do this.It is sustainable doable as long as you do it right.Now, the reason why so many of you fail, is because you are stubborn, deviant, haters, lazy!

New to my market and stubborn on his process.

It's making sure that I am being stubborn for the right reasons and not looking at things through rose colored glasses. 50% of the properties I own are in my daughters name (LLC) they'll be for her eventually.

Some have chosen to divert from the point he was attempting to make in order to respond with self-righteous statements of grandeur and non-judgement of others.FYI- proclaiming yourself above the use of a word instead of just responding to the question isn't just self-righteous, its also very telling.There is a difference between people being firm in their beliefs and self-righteous, there is nothing wrong with being firm and confident...but if you really are then you don't need the "Shut up and listen to me" attitude that turns if from one to the other.I have found VERY FEW who are arrogant and stubborn are also successful and if they are telling you flat out thats how they are with their attitude on display, you should thank them for not wasting your time.