When he finds free time he enjoys all that Austin has to offer from it's live music scene, restaurants, sports, and many outdoor activities like being on the lake and Zilker park.

Do you have a good personal relationship with local business owners, do you hang out with CEOs or play golf with movies stars or sports celebrates?

well, it might be unethical or unmoral, but not illegal, :wink: My first two years in college were in Boston (UMB) (although I transferred and ended up a gator), during the golden era of Larry Bird, Rober Parrish, Reggie Lewis, Wade Boggs, so ended up a big fan of beantown sport teams.

All contracts, options, or other devices not based upon a substantial consideration, or that are otherwise employed to permit an unlicensed person to sell, lease, or let real estate, the beneficial title to which has not, in good faith, passed to such party for a substantial consideration, are hereby declared void and ineffective in all cases, suits, or proceedings had or taken under this chapter; however, this section shall not apply to irrevocable gifts, to unconditional contracts to purchase, or to options based upon a substantial consideration actually paid and not subject to any agreements to return or right of return reserved.So, if your "teacher", "mentor" or whatever else they claim to be is proposing using contracts to broker real estate without being licensed or owning the property, they are teaching ILLEGAL practices at YOUR expense.

I'm still learning the site and generally have to view on a mobile device, so I think that's hindering my searches a bit. 

As far as hobbies, I’ll watch or play just about any sport, and I love fishing.So what inspired my interest in real estate and brought me to BP?

All contracts, options, or other devices not based upon a substantial consideration, or that are otherwise employed to permit an unlicensed person to sell, lease, or let real estate, the beneficial title to which has not, in good faith, passed to such party for a substantial consideration, are hereby declared void and ineffective in all cases, suits, or proceedings had or taken under this chapter; however, this section shall not apply to irrevocable gifts, to unconditional contracts to purchase, or to options based upon a substantial consideration actually paid and not subject to any agreements to return or right of return reserved.

sports? 

I guess the trolls will rule then, because people like you and me who actually have something valuable to share, will withdraw and go back to our paying business activities and leave others to their own devices.  

Real estate investing is a team sport.