I think real estate is all about self control, I don’t need a fancy truck I don’t need to go on vacation.

You don't need to do anything fancy, simply figure out ways to help them achieve their highest value tasks by taking the "lower value ones" and you'll be on the path of growth in that arena, too!

DMM does NOT compete no matter how fancy or pretty your letter is.No one will sell you their house if they have no interest in selling, no matter how amazing your letter is. 

If I worked in an office and drove the truck to work every day in my suit and tie I guess a pick up truck with a leather interior and fancy paint and big price would be ok.

always remember the important thing is what your audience (investor) wants.How safe is the investment and why, how much money can he expect to make and why,,not BS numbers, but solid numbers that you can show of specific houses that are for sale now (or recently), what the rental income would be, and the entire breakdown showing your calculating projected maintenance, vacancy etc.You HAVE TO KNOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT,,what will interest the investor is your knowledge, showing you have done your homework,,you have to do a lot more reseach before your ready to pitch anyone (unless they are a relative, but even then I recommend a lot more research,,,talk to investors in your area,,,,get to know your market,,after you have done all that a 'business plan' is just an outline of how you plan to move forward, what is important is the thought/expertise you have put into itI once knew an MBA from UCLA that couldn't accomplish anything,,he could write fancy reports, business plans,,but when it came to actually performing,,he fell short,.

They spend thousands on fancy pretty ads that people never react to generally.

I also turned a spare bedroom into my "dressing room"...basically a walk in closet, complete with a reading chair, craft desk, and cushy sheep-skin rug.  

Some colorful window dressings on the interior might help as well, as the white, while it doesn't look bad, tends to look bland to me. 

It's called, HOW TO DRESS UP A BOX!

We like restaurants like you would see on Diners Drive Ins & Dives...nothing too fancy but good food.