@Shane Woods mentioned last week that he took his children out with him while he was driving for dollars, and it inspired me to do the same.

You are an inspiration to other new members of how it can be done by anyone even someone starting from ground zero.

This is very inspiring for the beginners like me who are making their way into real estate.

It's not passion-inspiring, but it pays the bills and I work with decent folks.As I mention in my profile, I'd like to begin investing in real estate when I get back to Houston.

It came out amazing, that was the turning point and inspiration to "go for it".

Steve:Sorry I did not get to this last evening as I committed ... it slipped my mind.In our neck of the woods, we have a standard government lease (called Form 6) which, while it is not obligatory we use it, any lease you draw-up yourself cannot deviate or contradict the standard lease ... so most folks use it.The standard lease allows the landlord to attach their own Schedules to the lease ... most notably Schedule A - Additions to the Standard Lease ... this is where your "house rules" are to be found.In our Schedule A, we have a section on Alterations to Rental Property which contains the following clauses:1.The Tenant agrees to use only putty, tacks, pins or finish nails but not stickers or tape as picture hangers. 2.The tenant agrees not to make any additions, changes or alterations to the rental property without prior written permission of the Landlord.

The inclusions in the house for the price is certainly an excellent reflection on you're company and should get you many referrals.It was the inspiration I needed to start my day out.

I have been looking through many of your profiles and am humbled (and inspired) by all you guys (and gals) know!

I would also like to say that I was inspired by a conversation with @Al Williamson about various strategies, including short-term leases and different demographics and niches.

If there is no equity, sub2 or land contract or lease option all make sense vs selling with an agent and having the seller break savings to sell the house.If selling on terms, I would just sell on lease w option to a buyer-renter that has reasonable income especially with Dodd Frank.Call me boring.Re: wholesaling, bringing in Private Money for JVs with Sellers, rehabbing the deal for JV profits (note and mortgage - DOT) beats a "we buy houses offer" for the seller, and I get a guaranteed profit with no sales costs, no conveyancing costs, and no carrying costs.Your brain Bill can do more permutations on this subject than most.