I find having a LLC does give credibility, as does filing taxes legitimately, registering with your city etc etc4. surround yourself with credible CPAs, attorneys, escrow companies, title companies, so even if the seller doubts you, your team around you can vouch for you and instill confidence in the seller5.

My professional experience both here in the United States as well as overseas has also instilled in me a desire to help those who are in the process of moving.

The Kiyosaki books are great for instilling the mind of an investor and helping you to see you shouldn't sit passively by to build your wealth, but act on smart moves.If you ever have any questions about Alaska RE let me know, and as Roy mentioned the REX meetings are a great place to meet like minded individuals.Welcome!

I think I would be willing to invest some money in improvements to instill a little confidence in a seller who might otherwise not be willing to take the risk in me.

If I'm interested in still receiving some cash flow, can I stipulate that I'll only sell on Seller Financing?  

I consider myself lucky and have so much gratitude towards them.Back to my story...Living with my folks has instilled this burning desire to get out on my own again.

I think my overall strategy will be to build a portfolio up and down California around the different instillations that I could be stationed at. 

New girlfriend snuck in, still no rent. 

And with headline inflation now at 6.8% as of Friday, while 30 yr mortgage rates are still hovering in the low 3s (at least for now), this is a very unique time to buy and lock in still near-record-low fixed cost of debt. 

I'm continually amazed, that if you can dream it - and you TRULY believe when there's a will, there's a way - the universe has a funny way of making **** happen.The reason I share all of the above, I'm curious, what beliefs have YOU instilled to help you find success in this wild world of real estate investing?