I just read a great quote that I want to share with you investors out there as you build your business. " No one ever asks for a pound of friendship or a bucket of integrity but they will pay you for it if you deliver".

Trying to buy a new house and need to sell Divorce Foreclosure Probate issues Job Transfers Tired of being a landlord Bankruptcy Any other reason someone may have Thank you for your help, and I appreciate your friendship and support.

It made me more money, taught me real estate, found partnerships, friendships, etc.My post is not trying to say that I've made it by any stretch but more that I have found the same obstacles as you've stated but put a plan together to get around them and live the life I want.

Provided me with a rewarding career, many great relationships/friendships, and taught me how to be a truly disciplined person.

I can see some lanky kid step on a nail, trip fall and hit an eye on the end of a board or molding and the injury being a bigger deal than your friendship with that parent!

A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship. - John D.

Put each person on their own lease that way when friendship dissolves you can replace one person vs an entire lease.

Explore other business ventures and pursu those that make senseMeet more like minded people that share the same passion for Real Estate, form new friendships and business partners, help others that may be in need of a helping hand.

You may strike up a quick friendship and get a quick 5 minute tutorial.   

Very few agents do both well and frankly a lot of sellers make the mistake of hiring based upon looks, friendship, sexual orientation, or some false sense of pleasantries exchanged during a meeting or call.A listing agent is a friggin Gorilla.