One is the public perception promulgated by either guru pitches Blogs on BP or posts on BP and other places that recommend those starting in real estate start as wholesalers because you don't need money training or anything else and you can make money on deals..

George Bernard Shaw I recently had a very interesting conversation with someone and it has altered my view on gurus in one aspect.Don't get too shocked I still believe it is a total waste of money for 99.9% of all real estate investors out there and for 100% of anyone just starting out.So, what altered my perception?

Before you know it, cop cars, sirens everywhere.

But that must be a socialist perception as well...Yeah, I heard someone in Iceland had a real bad experience with their doctor, therefore...

If BO doesn't bring about the change he's promised (and he won't) the collective anger of the public will be turned toward him and the Dems and the ebb and flow of political power will begin to shift back towards the GOP (as it already has in my perception.)

Leverage is all too frequently the Siren's song in life.

I think the comments about "it's Kirkwood" have more to do with it as perception can be everything.Drive around Kirkwood/Rock Hill/Glendale and then drive into & around Webster Groves. 

If you're holding that money with the idea that you'll jump on a great deal as soon as it comes, the stock market is an evil siren that'll steer you into the rocks. 

And my perception was not that you were ripping on the speaker but asking a legit question. 

Originally posted by "biggerpo":I'm trying to figure out the difference between investors who do, and investors who just talk about investing......The difference is perception.