Yet, I have always recalled and admired how my father called his own shots, and as I later realized, through his accumulation of real estate intellect and experience garnered as an independent builder, he successfully shifted his focus exclusively towards the accrual of real-estate assets that served him comfortably for the rest of his life.

Kass is one impressive intellect, and Eric is no slouch either.

I've been very interested in the crowdfunding industry over the past few years, and think that BiggerPockets is a natural place for real estate crowdfunding to evolve - lot's of knowledgeable but low net worth investors here on the platform, with the intellect and background to invest, but lacking opportunity.I will be following this thread, and hope to see some great tips and advice.  

Are you putting no money into the deal and only contributing your time and intellect?

Originally posted by Mr_Investor:Originally posted by motiv8td:Looking forward to the press conference tomorrow with Chuck Norris, Jack Bauer, and that Dos Eqius guy.Oh come on Nick one guy from that list could have done it and not need anyone's help :mrgreen: Besides we all know it was really Ralph Macchio gone crazy :mrgreen: :mrgreen: I'm pretty sure Chuck Norris just decided it was time, concentrated on the task for about a nano second, and with only his decisive intellect, the compound blew up.

In my experience, "secrets" are just obvious investing strategies that smart people have already (or will) figure out, and less intelligent and less motivated people will never figure out.And you can tell a less-intelligent and/or less motivated person anything (including all your "secrets), but they are unlikely to implement them due to their lack of intellect and/or motivation.As another example, I used to play poker professionally, and after some big tournament successes, I got asked all the time by newer players if I would mentor them.

I've also said positive things about Bush:- He did what he thought was right;- He didn't care what people thought of him.But, overall, I think he is pretty average in terms of intellect, which is a scary thought for the most powerful person in the world...The funny thing is, nobody cared to argue with me on any of this (including you, Tim)...they just rationalized that it was okay, because he surrounded himself with smart people.If you believe Bush is anything more than average in terms of intellectual ability, please provide evidence.

"When I remember how many of my private schemes have miscarried; how speculations have failed, agents proved dishonest, marriage been a disappointment; how I did but pauperize the relative I sought to help; how my carefully governed son has turned out worse than most children; how the thing I desperately strove against as a misfortune did me immense good; how while the objects I ardently persued brought me little happiness when gained; most of my pleasures have come from unexpected sources; when I recall these and hosts of like facts, I am struck with the incompetence of my intellect to prescribe for society" ---Herbert Spencer

Sure a few geniuses have made it without college but they have intellect leagues higher than you and I.

Intellect is not fully developed until a male reaches an age of 20 to 21, there's just nothing you can do about that.Believe it or not, I remember 15, 16, 17 and 18, they were very opinionated years.