And bring your business cards to distribute to the newbies who will be gathered there, if you are so inclined.

I also agree that our current system is flawed in the 'wealth distribution' any way you cut it.Okay, librarian coming out,  @Brandon mentioned Naked Economics by Charles Wheelan@Becky Davis mentioned End of Normal by James Gailbraith,  and Seven Sins of Wall Street by Bob IvrySorry, I saw a reference question and couldn't help answering it.

While the deal with debt stacked into the structure will distribute less in true dollars, the percentage or return can be greater.

I don't know of any special technique.

This is a technique which is used commonly by sophisticated investors, but threshold for action is very specific.

HUD homes this is my own technique that I started using to get buyers just for my realtor purposes.

I was listening to a podcast on REI club today about a guru, cant remember his name, but was touting a technique about renting SFR and multi-units by the room to gov. agencies for the handicapped at 3X the market rents?

They want the lender to escrow the funds to repair the siding and distribute to contractor when work is complete after the sale.

Share the profits and the investor will share skills, techniques, and finance wisdom.You will learn while you earn.Best of luck with achieving your goals.

Many sales techniques are first born and tried within the insurance industry.Insurance sales will also be great at teaching you how to deal with all types of people.The added benefit, insurance sales will expose you to possible real estate investments or possible partners.One of my real estate investment partners' primary business was as a life insurance salesman.You will also be in charge of your time.You may find the book "Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive" a very good read.