Be open minded and a problem solver.  

Quick thinking problem solver & skilled negotiator Hollywood resident who is available 24/7 for his clientsMichael's outgoing personality and tireless commitment to excellence allows him to form strong connections with his clients and to quickly identify their need and goals.

You have to try to be a blessing to the owner and be a problem solver.  

Build a relationship with an owner and be a problem solver.  

If no one wants it because it's too risky, if the price is right, I will do it - using Other People's Muscle as Rick said.The most successful real estate entrepreneurs I know are problem solvers.

We are investors yes but as "Transaction Engineers" we a problem solvers.

Thanks Joseph.Yup - that's what we do: solve real estate problems and get paid BIG for doing so.

Clearly he has a challenge, figure out the pain point, and become a problem solver.

As an engineer, a mathematical problem solver, you should be able to understand how this works...and do well at it.Here's you biggest hurdle...it's your greatest advantage...being an engineer.An engineer is trained as a problem solver. 

There is none.Be a planner yes (free)Be a problem solver yes (free)Don't make excuses (free)Bottom line for me is Real Estate Investing is very straight forward- bring some money to the table, have the guts to go all in, and have a contingency plan is it goes bust.