A good listener is oftentimes looked upon as a good conversationalist even if they don't say much - How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie.

I know this can be influence by a lot of different factors, but the "magic" purchase price to create a positive cash flow on this properties is always $20,000+ under the list price.

The investing industry is really small - I don't know if they were aware that tenants can also be people of influence, lawyers, doctors, business owners and investors themselves.

Then next would be friends, your circle of influence, coworkers people who have known you, who’ve you to build a relationship with, business associates.No you do not need a deal.  

Might as well use your prime earning years to accelerate your wealth where you might have more control.Couple other thoughts that might influence your decision:1.

Here are some favorites "How to Win friends and Influence People" - Communications and getting along with people"The One Thing" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan - The best book on time management"Atomic Habits" - personal productivity"Ego is the Enemy" How to have great self esteem by not caring what others think.

The main leads you want to focus on are the HOT leads (For Sale By Owner -FSBO, expired, incoming buyer leads) and the warm leads (personal circle/sphere of influence).Focus on speaking to as many people within a specific time block each day and do it consistently.

Asbestos siding doesn't influence my decision in purchasing a house.

@Todd PlambeckSo it sounds like there are a lot of outside influences effecting the cash sales % to total sales.

The easiest way for people to understand the difference in the most basic terms is think of HML's as "banks" or "lenders" and thin of Private Money as "family" or "friends" or people within your "sphere of influence".