Start with some SMART goals, then from there you can fill in the blanks with what you need.

An MLS deal will never be a good dealCash flow on paper doesn't equal cash flow in real lifeI'm too busy to think about direct mail, etc, etc The kernel of truth in all of these excuses helped me to convince myself I was being prudent and being smart by waiting until I had more money or more relationships or more of this or more of that. 

Be smart and DON'T be taken advantage of by a contractor - they know how to make money off of YOU!

There is a scary amount of information and smart people.

@Mary Joe Not meaning to be a smart ***, but if you are looking for passive, low return, risk averse, long term investments, what not just invest in a few good income (dividend paying) blue chip mutual funds?

With the destruction of hurricane Harvey what is a smart decision to make in this regard?

However with the destruction of hurricane Harvey what is a smart decision to make in this regard?

Even motivated sellers won't usually sound extremely eager, since they are smart enough to know they should hold back.

I am looking for help building a wheelchair ramp for a family member.

I see people on this thread doing that and it's a really smart move.