http://www.kw.com/kw/shift.htmlhttp://www.amazon.com/The-5-Essential-People-Skills/dp/B000FCH3SUhttp://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034/ref=sr_1_1?

Then attend the association meetings, volunteer to be on the board, get involved so you can talk to other owners and influence changes in the rules.

As we develop our Rent to Own program, it will serve as a way to streamline our processes.But, at the end of the day, I do not expect it to drive traffic to me. but I will drive traffic to it by becoming the Real Estate investment source of info among my sphere of influence.

Wasn't afraid to get mud on my wingtips, it wiped off.In sales we call this having a 3rd party influence that adds credibility, it's good for any business marketing one on one.

NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE: I am not now under the influence of alcohol or any other mind-altering substance, nor am I taking medication that would cloud my judgment or make me unable to think clearly. ________ 20.

I choose to surround myself with more successful people and the difference that circle of influence has had on me is extraordinary.

Second, real estate here is VERY influenced by the marijuana growing.

Regardless, I want to get your take on the importance of influence in real estate. 

I know some of these from speaking with you, but sharing what you have to bring, and what you need will have an influence on the best approach..It's always nice if you can get a distressed property to have higher potential returns, but balance that desire with your experience, ability to absorb risk, etc.

It sounds like you are relatively risk averse (with some influence from your wife..), so I'm thinking probably something more on the conservative side.