I firmly believe that in numbers n to a less extend in forecasts especially while evaluting RE investment because we EE live by the fact that numbers never lie. :D

The numbers tend not to lie.

Dang statistics always come out true :) And everyone says statistics are lies in disguise :)

That is what goals do, they take you past the short term obstacles, and onto the pleasure that lies on the other end of that obstacle.Control your focusHaving clearly defined goals will provide a very specific place for your attention to go.

I'd love to tell you that 2008 has started out great Eric, but I would be lying!

You also have to be careful of people lying about the heating cost.

(I think she knew, but she is the kind of person that if its not in her face, she will brush it off)Im not saying lie, but I am saying shhhhhhh, in the beginning.This is all being said with the assumption you have a plan, and couldnt help but be successful, once you start.

Neighbors dont lie about the motivation of the seller and they tell you things about the neighborhood you wouldnt normally know..This business is about presentations....

Tenants lie and non-paying tenants lie even worse.I only do month to month agreements.

You are going to have to lie.