I later learned recognize and solve title problems and then found my preferred niches, including problem, deceased and missing inner property. 

After getting married and adopting a newborn baby, I recognized the need for the health and life insurance benefits of a full-time position and hired on with Tandem Computers in 1992 making a six-figure salary.

Practice analyzing properties for rentals and you will soon learn to recognize a good purchase.

@Timothy Bonham It sounds to me that it might only be a good deal if you are doing the work yourselves and you do not have a proven track record with your hard money lender.If this really is a great deal you should be able to partner with an investor that either has the money or has a track record with a lender that will trust that they can get the job done, either with you or with other contractors.Good luck!

We are in process of working on a 4th loan, for an off grid riverfront seasonal cabin that only one of our lenders - the local one - is willing to finance due to their understanding of the area and our history of successful rentals (proven via our tax returns). 

Good for you for recognizing that it was strange for him to want your contacts.

Cutting corners is easily recognized and never helps because you cannot prevent what is being said. 

You recognize which path to take and you're not wasting your time and money going down the wrong path. 

The key words have already proven to be very helpful.

I like my houses but I recognize their primary purpose as it pertains to me is to generate income.