Sometimes the excess expression of gratitude is just another phony act they have to try to convince you they're sincere when they're not.

Your approach would be the way to go if for example you wanted to work less and didn't plan to invest more.You expressed wanting to invest in more properties. 

So when they attempt to steal, borrow or twist information their efforts fall short.and we are a community. and because we are a community word of mouth gets around. i am glad Juan took the time to express the view of an operator of a venue for REI Clubs.

Jai and Jeff, thanks for your sharing your views.Based on all views expressed by different friends here.

If you were actually getting face time with the owner and an expression of interest from them, that would be worth something. 

"If you have anything really valuable to contribute to the world, it will come through the expression of your own personality, that single spark of divinity that sets you off and makes you different from every other living creature." — Bruce Fairchild Barton, co-founder of Batten, Barton, Durstine & OsboCreativity is not a scarce resource.

Does anyone know what the difference between RealQuest Professional and RealQuest Express is?

but a lot of agents are not custom to working with investors so they don't know exactly whats going on. i personally have gone through 12 agents before i found the right fit for me. she is amazing brings me deals her broker is getting that are bank owned before they hit mL so that day one i have an offer in hand. 2 she not only searches mLs for me but any property i see or she sees thats abandoned she looks up and finds the info on it and gives it right to me if its worth it. she also sends me lists of expired listings monthly so i can send out hand written letters to them expressing interest in buying their property if they are still looking to sell.  

Thanks @Zach SchwarzmillerI used Real Estate Express for my teachings.They do ask the same questions over and over again on the practice exams.

The property performed very well for us as a rental for a little over a year and the 2nd floor tenant actually expressed interest in purchasing the property this past fall.