Not real estate related but a great book about dealing with adversity in all aspects of life past and present and how to life a happier and more fulfilled life.

All in all, I'm happier, more productive and I'm actually feeling the wheels start to spin taking me somewhere.

The more work you can do for them, the happier they are.  

I did the same thing with my other half about 6 months ago and we couldn’t be happier with our decision!

To be a successful realtor:1.) be seen, be useful 2.) go to work consistently 3.) go to work even if you don’t feel great4.) define work5.) take a family day or day off every week6.) do not be afraid of asking simple or seemingly stupid questions.7.) work hard until you learn how to work smart8.) put your clients needs before your fears.9.) surround your self with the most successful people you can find and/or people that make you a happier more loving person.10.) take care of your body and mind.Best of luck my friend

It has worked out and I am far happier. 

My investors were happier to sell because they got their money back and they got 50% of that net profit - which is $750K giving them a 66% ROI just from the sale.So the choices were: A) continue getting 7.5% yield and maybe get an even higher payoff in the future orB) get 66% ROI after 2.5 years + all my investment back (with the possibility of growing that money even more)If you were one of my investors and you know that we can line up another good deal like that, doesn't it make sense to choose B) rather than A)?

I'm now working with a local bank that couldn't be happier to lend to LLC's.

And then maybe use the other $10K to invest in another property or use that amount to buy a personal residence where we can be live happier in a larger property.

I have another investor that doesn't want a roof with less than 10 years, but the nastier the HVAC the happier he is because it smells like money to him.