I've seen too many cases of buyers purchasing a home because of emotions or psychological influences.5.  

By not asking outright for the funds but rather asking if he knows anyone in his circle of influence that may be interested, he may willing volunteer his interest.

I read forum posts and have read through the bigger pockets investing book but the water is still a bit muddy for me for some reason.Duplex is listed at 123,000, I would earn a 3% commission on the deal.Taxes are 1400/yrLocation is C but about to get a boost when the city puts in a brand new 60 acre park near the propertyI would manage it, I used to work for a management company and learned how to fix just about anythingBoth sides already rented by the year one for $550 and other for $650The one side could stand to be updated but hasnt because the tenant has been there the last 8 years.

A lot of people keep asking me what books I suggest for real estate investors so i decided to compile a complete list of the books I feel have most effected me and my real estate career.Great For Basics- The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller and Dave Jenks- The ABC's of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy- The Wall Street Journal's Complete Real-Estate Investing Guidebook by David Crook- The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary Keller and Dave Jenks- Loopholes for Real Estate by Gary SuttonFor Buy and Hold Rentals- The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner- HOLD by Steve Chader and Jennice Dot- Investing in Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads by Larry LoftisFor Rehabs and "Flips"- Find it, Fix it, Flip it. by Michael Corbett- FLIP by Rick Villani and Clay DavisFor Mindset, Marketing and Better Business Thinking- The 10x Rule by Grant Cardone- Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki- The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss - Choose Yourself by James Altucher - The "Thank You" Economy by Gary Vaynerchuck - Purple Cow by Seth Godin- Influence by Robert Cialdini - Good to Great by Jim CollinsWhat would you add to the list?

I'd love to hear what you believe is driving these gains, how long you think it'll keep up and how these numbers are influencing your investment decisions.They say don't mess with Texas, but apparently, people are messing with it.

That can really boost connectivity among members!

You have just wiped out most of your revolving debt (I assume) which boosts your credit standing.

So you have to look at if you are competitive with funds and expectations.Developers will want to use companies with a track record and the cheapest cost of capital available to boost their profit on build out and lease up.  

As you went through licensing classes, I'm sure you heard the "sphere of influence" term thrown about.

Your debt isn't going away very soon and I would rather use what I have to begin or boost my investing career than sink my money into debt.