Identifying tells, understanding statistics, representing strength or weakness, considering your position/table image and maintaining discipline are all more important.  

The truly motivated seller will respond by asking what you will offer and say things like: I NEED to get rid of it, sell quick, just move on, I don't care about the money, etc.It takes some discipline to drill down and get to the painful reason on why they need and want to sell. 

This gives me discipline in my finances and has shown me that people can be very imaginative in their investing. 

Instead, I mean that you have enough income irregardless of source to pursue your wants while providing for your family as decided by the family.I am now focusing on adding some house flipping for daily living expenses, using a disciplined numbers approach tempered by reality of need to eat.

( I feel volunteering is a great way thatI might be able to learn some things I may not know)I was suddenly inspired again to educate myself financially and happily I have found some validation in my personal thoughts in reading the latest book.My reading is leading me to additionally reading which I expect and so I amGoing to exercise some self discipline and commit to reading the entireBeginners guide cover to cover by Sunday at the latest.I am sure that reading the guide will further inspire me and possibly lead toQuestions.

- how much does it cost to repair a broken pipe- how do you unclog a toilet- what is the usual cost of a unit turnover- how do you discipline contractors so they do not overcharge you- can i see a copy of your contracts with contractors- when do you use licensed, bonded and insured contractors vs handymenTenant Relations- how do you talk to a tenant who is late on the rent- give me an example of a long-term tenant - how do you respond to an angry tenant on the phone or in-person- how do you keep good tenants from renewing their lease with you

The forced discipline paid off in the housing collapse.Check out this promotional video that lays out more strong points:http://www.youtube.com/watch?

It sounds like the hard part (or a hard part) is keeping the discipline to keep mailing time after time without getting a property.By the way, I enjoy following your "journey".

Seem to be disciplined and diligent population.

This is not necessarily the same as a contracts/real estate attorney though there is always overlap in the disciplines.