If I see a lot of able-bodied people (mostly men) hanging around the houses on porches, corners, etc. at that time, I'm unlikely to consider it much further. 

, if you just keep up the good work is fine by me men.

Then I just read this yesterday, the book was quoting Robert Kennedy - "Some men see things that are and think, Why?

I would argue men's ability to absorb risk is actually why you see more male investors and younger male investors than you see female investors... so I don't ascribe to not entering because there could be an element of risk.

@Jackie Botham  its sad really.. these are folks preying on folks that just don't know any better if you are in the business a little bit you will realize there are no such thing as loans at these terms at least as it relates to new real estate investors.. private lenders are those you eye ball and are your local business men.. professionals with some money to lend...

I agree with Manny, Nick and John TFlorida is full of dishonest people, tricksters and con men. 

Also, any other suggestions on private money lenders would be greats.Thanks, Brian Knowles They might not even be Hard Money Lenders but middle men for them. think like a brokerage firm.

I joined a local organization in Berwyn called West Suburban Land Lord Association early on, and the men and women their have given me some amazing contractors to work with!

Your heated argumentation is classic when two men see a baby elephant and a giant elephant from different distances.

I love how, if MEN* have a hard time expressing and understanding their emotions, they conveniently decide that emotions aren't "appropriate" in business.The supreme irony is, real estate is all about people and relationships, and people are all about emotions.