Since, I've read a few books, spent countless hours browsing the internet, and have even spoken to my accountant for advice.It all started when I picked up the book, "Why We Want You To Be Rich" by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki.

I don't know the entire story, but I know Trump spoke of buying a distressed property that turned out well for him.

Of course, networking with experienced/successful investors and taking action trump what we learn from the classroom...at least for me.

Hey guys, not sure if I consider Trump a guru but here is some light reading.http://www.investinganswers.com/education/famous-investors/shocking-truth-about-donald-trumps-rise-success-6315

I think you have to get pretty big and powerful (like trump) before you can hire a negotiator for you.I outsource much of the short sale follow up.

In fact, I seriously doubt you are going to walk away from mentor training already to be Donald Trump or even Rich Weese.That being said, there is no substitute for one on one conversations with real pros who have real experience.

Donald Trump will have one answer for you, Warren Buffet another.Since I'm no genius I believe in diversification among asset classes.However I do overweight into real estate because I believe that class favors local opportunism.

To paraphrase a quote from president Trump, the initiative is "designed to draw investment into neglected and under-served communities". 

And Trumps tax plan adds another level of uncertainty to the market.

"Trump Style Negotiation" By George RossGeorge Ross was Trump's attorney for decades and writes about Trump's negotiation style.