Just keep making offers and your perseverance should be rewarded.

@Mike Hoffman  Perseverance and overcoming several obstacles....it's a testament to the kind of mindset we need to possess as investors. 

Brute force and perseverance will of course win the day eventually but add a little brains to your brawn and success will find you sooner.

Persistence, Perseverance and Determination!

I make FAR more $$ than they do because making money is not about degrees its about drive, perseverance, self education, taking risks, etc.Nobody in the real world cares if you have a degree, an employer cares about what can you do to make/save him money, thats it.

Perseverance and a positive attitude paid off.

[perseverance and focus and a good value is what you need to make this work.

Congratulations on the cash flow you have generated through your willingness to risk, creativity and perseverance.  

I'm really hoping my hubby and I persevere and do this! 

Commitment is the most important on your list (call it grit, perseverance, commitment, tenacity, resolve...it's all the same...and all that matters).