I have some influences that do business but don't follow the stringent line you two model!

Be very careful, I suggest you not bite off more than you can lose, rehabs are locally influenced.

Influence is one part of the equation.I'm sure other members can speak to this question better than I can, but I wanted to chime in for a quick minute.

The Lender who is evaluating your financing request will recognize you as a Pro and that will have a very positive influence on their willingness to do business with you.Hope that helps a bit.

His positive mindset and self-confidence influenced me greatly since I was only 10 years old at the time.I stepped out and floundered for what seemed like "light-years", but stayed with it and somehow survived those very difficult years.

We always keep in mind where we are in our cost projections as we all know that the end Apprasised Value should influence our decisions.

@Dinesh Singh either can influence a good investment.Your biggest question shouldn't be WHERE to invest, but HOW you will invest!

I think the most important influence in my life is my friend who is 5 years older than me and owns a gas station.

Jeff Conradi - Here's a link with some book recommendations:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/152-real-estate-investing-booksEveryone is going to have their own personal opinions on "the best" books, which is no doubt going to be influenced by their individual investment strategy.

BGV, along with other hotel and condotel operators, want less competition from STRs and have a strong arm in influencing the town's politics.