I like Dick's approach too: "I'm dealing with the seller and trying to convince him to not file BK and instead make it possible for you to receive something out of this.

Is it a big giant 1-10 scale of quality, of course not but with some very simple quick effort a person can be vet'd on here and that is darn unique and worth it's weight in gold. 

LOL, well, I am technologically deficient, just saw an ipad watch thing, Dick Tracy didn't have it so good.

After that, he sums all these ROI's into one giant ROI, showing some fantastic ROI's of around 50%.Adding insult to injury, while constantly talking about property and land value appreciation, and how all rental properties will be going up in value while at the same time you or rather your tenants will be paying down the principle and interest, he never ever talks about the very real issues such as: 1) it's very hard to achieve 100% occupancy in all markets, and 2) properties don't always appreciate, and certainly that appreciation doesn't often outpace inflation, and 3) costs and expenses also go up with time, starting with property taxes.

RE Investment awakens a sleeping giant, kills the dormant ignorance, and stimulates a passion for lifelong learning.

A GIANT (3x6 or 4x8) dry erase board is what really gets me motivated.

As I settle in to my hammock tied up to two giant palm trees that provide much needed shade during the heat of the day, I try to decide which of the three books that I brought will I start first.

Downside is husband MIA on weekends(Except for Giants Games) and 2-4 nights a week.

I trademarked I Buy Houses, Ugly Ones Too which was approved by the Government however Homevestors brought action during the publish stage and we fought with Homevestor or years and finally settled with the giant.

It should be motivation to keep yourself hungry and marching toward your goal.Here are my favorite book suggestions:Multifamily Millions by David Lindahl The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller How to Create Wealth Investing in Real Estate by Grant Cardone Honorable mentions: Awaken the Giant Within by Tony RobbinsThe 10X Rule by Grant CardoneAnd podcasts:Cashflow Connections with Hunter Thompson Bigger Pockets Wheelbarrow Profits with Jake and Gino Best Real Estate Advice Ever with Joe Fairless3.