Work on your people skills ('How To Win Friends & Influence' is a GREAT book for this) and you'll barely have to worry about your deals being stolen.

American cities and states must promise less or face disasterAnd a much longer more detailed article:Pensioners are pushing many cities and states towards financial crisisThey summarize the problem as:Other states and cities should pay heed, not because they might end up like Detroit next year, but because the city is a flashing warning light on America’s fiscal dashboard.

One is by Dale Carenegie and called "How to Win Friends and Influence People."

However the entry price is both high & volatile with many micro / macro influences involved.

Get the decision-makers or influencers some cash and their ear.. then lastly, there's bumping up the purchase price if it makes sense..3) Tighten/eliminate contingencies to your comfort level, shorter close4) Offer a small non-refundable deposit, to show them you're serious about it, and not just fishing around, with no money on the line5) Provide asset statements showing you have plenty to cover it, even if you don't plan on going higher or even paying cash..6) Send a letter with your asset statement demonstrating your track record, your plan, cash to do it, that you're comfortable so far etc..

It really is true that Lubbock doesn't rely on outer influences as much as some of the rest of the country.

Now that I have I'm super pumped to make things happen and to meet others and learn what I can.Thanks All.J-DubP.S - If anybody can help me influence and guide a fantastic individual name Jason Byerley from the Blue Springs, Missouri area to update his profile and get busy in the forums it would be greatly appreciated.  

And while I may not credit my successes to his teachings, despite him having certainly taught me a lot, I also can't say I'd be where I am now if it hadn't been for that cheesy television ad that influenced me to ask my dad for his credit-card the following morning in order to purchase his book and begin a lasting journey that I, at the time, didn't even know I was on.As for your question, I made it pretty clear above that I don't think a clerical job will serve you well if it is a mentorship you seek.

Thanks guys, My friends are terrible influences

I had that problem when I sold my home in Scottsdale, the government hold 10% that time is I remember correctly, I payed the taxes in the property and did all by the book, they return to me the taxes that where left the next fiscal year, in my case was one year after I sold the home.