Appreciation on the other hand is not "expected" it is hoped for based only on past or immediate situations and does not necessarily rely on business practices to be achieved.

They are not based on what I have done in the past or what others have been able to do in the past.

I am hoping to finish a masters degree before I take on a full-time job at a church as a youth pastor, so that could be several years from now--especially if I continue working full-time with LU.After reading several books about making money, I am pretty convinced that Real Estate is THE major on-ramp for building wealth--at least for people who aren't blessed with the athletic abilities of professional athletes, or people who inherit money/companies from their parents.

As one of my pastors used to say, "take the grain and leave the chaff" 

Maybe they've dealt with wholesalers in the past or their gut feeling is that you have no clue what you're doing and will just be tying it up.

I spoke to my pastor and let them know of the situation, cause things might escalate and then i.

As far as realtors, I prefer to work with one who has worked with investors in the past or is an investor himself.

Try calling Pastor Jimmie Jones at the main Christ Central office in Columbia on Pendleton Street.

The seller (via the real estate agent) replied that there are no leases - past or present - and that the rents are paid via money order so he has no record.

Would you be willing to share what's worked for you in the past or discuss other options that might be available?