There has been some conversations about saunas in the forums and this just came across my screen.https://www.costco.com/almost-heaven-sutton-2-person-indoor-...Not sure if it is a good deal or if it is a solid unit, but it is pretty reasonable.

And when you add in the appreciation, it makes the end result look a lot prettier....20 years from now, you will not be having this conversation.

(Shoot me a message if you're having trouble figuring out how to start the conversation with them.

This can get you back to 1 qualified seller lead for every 20-30 conversations.3) A lead isn't a deal or an appointment though.

I haven't sent him any money but also have had conversations with him. 

It will spark conversations with people you didn't even think would have an interest in your services.You may be able to find a deal or 2 within your own sphere of influence.I see that you're a school principal so as long as it doesn't conflict with your position, I'd imagine that you have a lot of folks around you who trust you and your judgment.

The renters say they never met the "owners" it was all done by text message and conversation over the phone.Of course the renters gave the phone number to the police when they arrived.

Let's also connect and stay in touch talking about the market and neighborhoods; I would love to have more conversations about these to grow my knowledge on it! 

I have contemplated doing a conversion like that with existing warehouse or office space but I am extremely new to commercial real estate investing and I think that is beyond what I'd like to tackle in the beginning.

I've found, in multiple conversations with my CPA, that most people will have a hard time "proving" that they're working the required number of hours in real estate to qualify for REP status.The reasoning being that if you have a full time job that takes 40hrs a week, how many hours a week are you actually able to devote to your "real estate" profession.