I'm in the process of getting a secured credit card now with the bank to try to build my credit a little but up until I discovered real estate investing I was under the influence that i could be successful by just hard work getting all of the overtime I could as I've always been a little weary of credit after my parents had to file bankruptcy when I was 14.

Any other relatives involved, some kids like to keep tabs on what mom is up to and problems can arise, better know who influences your seller.

I am likely going to be the HOA president so I'll have a lot of opportunity to influence the community (hopefully in a positive way).

Your lender should have a strong influence on your contractor as the source of the money.

I could make some money with the licence itself with my circle of influences but I am much more interested in hussling for myself.

Time heals all mistakes, and once you realize the influence that time has on wealth-building with long term investments, you're hooked.

That would influence the deal quite a bit.

This cycle is being impacted by so many influences (world economies, internet sales, warehousing, energy costs, consumer confidence, residential bubble, governmental regulations and taxes, etc., etc.): but, the bigger players have been acquiring portfolios and/or investing for the last two years.

Well, just got back from the dentist, so I'm under the influence, but still;1.

From my past experience the only one with much influence to getting them to accept the real value is the listing agent.