Those of us that have done it can refer back to our stories of struggle, sticking with it, and ultimately, triumph. 

Whether you are a real estate professional, investor, or more, what is...
     - the biggest challenge you have had to overcome in this area? 
     - the biggest mistake you have made and learned from?

Bigger than the BMW, but not as much fun to drive and not as good in the snow.A 2005 Triumph Speedmaster.

Also have an '05 Triumph Speedmaster, which I ride when the weather's decent.

There will also be wonderful triumphs along the way.

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face in marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming…; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”Theodore Roosevelt (From speech titled: The Man in the Arena: Citizenship in a Republic)

I just started listening to the podcasts this last week somewhat randomly but picking out the ones that drew my interest first.Thanks to @Brandon Turner and @Joshua Dorkin for thinking of doing the podcasts and then actually getting them done.Thanks also to all the guests that have taken the time to sit down and share their stories, triumphs and failures.

Baltimore has so many vacant houses and I would like to be an investor that can help revitalize the city.I'm looking to learn and make connections with those who have triumphed and failed with real estate investing.

I am here to work hard and triumph but I know I need help just like everyone does at one point in their lives.  

I would like to set a meet up group in the Orlando area so like minded investors can get together on a regular basis for networking and master mind discussions on both their challenges and triumphs in investment, specifically in the distressed mortgage note buying business.