In the gray areas, he is probably a lot happier doing the work than he would be billing the hours and that satisfies what he is looking for.Chris

I'm expecting my first child this year, and my wife and I couldn't happier.

I chose a local brokerage and could not be happier.  

I am very attracted to KW, but with the small presence in my market, it just would not fit with my personality since I rather spend my time on real estate activities as opposed to generating business.So definitely consider what your personal strengths and weaknesses are, how KW is positioned in your market, and decide whether or not going there will help your business...and whether or not it will make you happier in the way you need to operate your business.

The psychology of these 3 day pitch meetings if you don't know what they're doing is this...Supposedly they are giving away free training to implement but they're holding back.And they are "conditioning you very subtly" over those period of 3 days.I've seen this for over 30 years and are fairly immune to their psychological devices.I really believe that "anything of real value" that they're saying can be found here at BiggerPockets.There's so many distractions in real estate investing, there is always a "new shiny object", always "some very urgent and important thing to learn".If more people would just focus on one strategy, or get a coach that's reliable and proven, and listen to that coach and not focus on other things, chances are they would create some profitable business, and be happier and not confused.I think wholesaling and retailing- rehabbing is not a good place for many people.I think learning how to talk to sellers and offering them a cash offer and a terms offer is the way to get started.Terms offers include subject to, wraparound mortgages, lease options, installment sales on free and clear houses, and more.

In an ideal works one should take tenant surveys and see if your tenants are relatively happier than other tenants in the area.

It's likely you'll need those extra couple units to make that happen and down the road you'll be happier you have a 4-unit if you continue to acquire properties. 

You spend more time and money and gain nothing... except may a happier customer.I can also see it turning into a pain.

Happy holidays, Happier investing.Kudos,Mary

@Mike D'Arrigo @Alex Craig ,I just closed with Memphis Turnkey and couldn't be happier.