I find specializing makes it easier to really add value to the transaction, and I don't want agents on my team that are going to be distracted by their retail clients and the different marketing that is required for that segment of the industry.

Then as you're working it, don't get distracted by shiny objects that make you completely change what you're doing. 

Got distracted starting my land business and selling some rentals.

Building multiple streams of income sounds great, but it can be extremely distracting and cause you to be spread too thin between your businesses. 

Listen to them, buy their stuff, dig into their material, don't get distracted.

I’m going through a REFI now and the bank is asking for everything except my recent COVID test (negative).If you are still reading, thanks for not getting distracted and pressing through!

Hubbuch I just deleted all my social media because they were causing too much distraction.

In my experience it is better to follow taking the test after a period of study with no distractions in between.

BUT all of the excuses and distractions aside my curiosity and excitement to learn about real estate investment never ceased. 

Don't get distracted by other things.