You can build wealth in RE but having your personal finances in order is PARAMOUNT.  

What goes up definitely comes down.I think investing within a 2 hour drive of where you live is paramount in order to be directly involved in the process.

Like many described above, a private lender can be anyone from a friend or family member or otherwise a company not affiliated with a conventional lender aka a bank.The qualities you seek in a lender are subjective to the investor, but overall they should be able to close your loan in the time-frame promised from the start, communication is of paramount importance as well.

A great PM company or individual is paramount to the success of multiple property portfolios.

The location with dirt over time tends to be paramount number one to everything else.

In this business you reputation is paramount.

None of which should sap my motivation.Consistency and persistence are paramount.

My aspirations are to be a more passive investor and as I grow my company , the need for assisstance become more paramount. 

Building your bank account and working on raising your FICO scores are paramount to gaining the best rates available from lenders.

Don't expect premium terms at the start. 3) The way you present yourself and the deal is paramount.