Truth is though, the education for those that want to become loan officers, is about on par with that of the real estate schools that just pump out diplomas.

I've learned that you can just about straight out ask sellers their motivation and in my experience 99% of the time they'll tell you the truth.

I'd like to start by saying how impressed I am with biggerpockets, just the truth there, it's a great site and laid out well.

Patrick D.thank you for the follow up sir - truth be told, getting a loan was something I was considering, but no it wasn't something I had my mind set on and needed validation for - I can understand though why it may have seemed that way, but honestly, im still trying to weigh my options and determine whats bestI completely understand what you're saying about the field of being an agent is very difficult, especially in the beginning, and thankfully I've been fortunate to have the support/encouragement of my friends, family and the wonderful community here on BPit sounds cliche, but I sincerely do value all these responses and perspectives from all different types of people on here - you're words are much appreciated and will most definitely be taken into serious considerationas I said before, im still undecided in regards to method of paying for initial expenses, but im confident that ill be able to figure it out, especially now that I have the opinions and perspectives of all you guys on here.

I know it sounds harsh, but truthfully you aren't in the business of lending money or extending credit.

If they are 20 something I might still do the credit check not to see the credit score but to see if they are in fact truthful.

There can be some truth in some of it, but I'd say it's blown out of proportion to justify an agenda.

I highly recommend you read this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/58383-the-truth-about-wholesaling-

Hey, listen I was just being honest, and when enough become enough then the truth have to be told.

The truths in the books are in the philosophy of business and personal finance decisions and not in the facts of whether there is a real Rich Dad person.