I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way for me to finally close on my first property, as well as anyone who has written inspiring discussions / blogs.

I know it can be tough to put up with things in a transaction that seem stupid or unnecessary but usually I find it's worth being patient.Also, this may seem weird, but I sometimes find it an intriguing intellectual exercise to find out the exact point/person in the process where it is hung-up and working it out with them.If you are not similarly inspired and feel there are better use of your times (probably are) at least sell it to another investor if it's a good deal.

Gives me a lot of inspiration as a new wholesaler in the area.

Congratulations everyone I wouldn't be where I'm at now without the forums, podcasts and inspiration!

I read your profile and it looks like you got started pretty early in life, and are having some success here in Asheville, so that's inspiring to me. 

Let me know, and I can set it up on an official thread.I am excited to touch bases with those who came out last time to see how things have progressed, and also welcome anyone that were not able to make it out last time.This meetup is literally just that, a place for investors and inspiring investors to get together and discuss ideas, deals, and experiences.

As for your current living situation, I don't feel as if paying rent right now should be frowned upon, for the following reasons:1- As long as you're not taking on the entire cost yourself by living alone, I am sure your rent payment is not nearly as much as a 1 bedroom place would be. 2- If you do have to rent, which in this situation it appears you do currently, although it doesn't build equity, it may give you time to learn the market around you while paying minimal rent (No swanky water-front apartment with all of the amenities, this is obviously extremely pricey) 3- This is also a great opportunity to find some inspiration for your future in real estate.

If they can take care of that one and it doesn't turn into a weed garden then I'll let them expand it.

I don't think this sounds harsh, I think it sounds very inspirational!

He was the earliest inspiration of the feudal system that banded together the military strenghts of knights who had sworn fealty to different lords by offering the lords the financial benefit of land grants - land that they still paid small tributes to the king on, but could be leased to people to farm who could in turn pay the lord that owned the land.