The current situation is that profits are privatized , but losses are socialized (as Wheatle indicated).

Also trying to find a balance between the new job, investing and my social life (the social life has been taking up a lot of time this summer; beach house with some friends)

We all fight for the attention of potential buyers, cold call and constantly prospect.I have spent months pouring through hundreds of real esate forums, blogs, and social networks.

Give a cover letter and 3 articles from WSJ, Business Week, and Entrepreneur Magazines.

Then I realized that it could actually be pertinant information to people.Its some what of a local search engine/database/social networking site.

I originally thought that from a financial standpoint that wholesaling would be best for me, but from a social skills and understanding of all the contracts and hunting down a good deal perspective I'm not sure I'm cut out to go that route.

While we may not really be able to jsutify the use of our toys in our business, not really a business asset, they may present opportunities to meet socially with other people that we eventually do business with.

Social networks such as BP are also alternatives.As far as %, I pay anywhere from 8%-18% depending on the investment.

Whether it's sales, or as an entrepreneur (investor), you will need to be able to generate business.

Just starting out so the plan is to attend some of local club meet to gain extra social channel in this filed.