There are challenges in some places too....let's say in US every agent also needs background check and finger prints to get licensed, this helps because we can then access lock boxes on private occupied homes. 

Let's say you could snap your fingers and this property could be paid off today.

Meeting someone new today, fingers crossed. 

Just picked up my first one in Lincoln Park, fingers crossed.

Or, you might take a more "active" investing strategy by looking at sectors, which can be good, especially if you've got a finger on the pulse for market trends.

I'm getting to a place where i'd rather assign some of these than purchase them myself - they're good deals for someone, but not always for me at the time, but I wont let it slip through my fingers.

Because you'll likely be using barely enough mortar for repair jobs like this, t's usually wise to use the most highly-modified and expensive thinset mortar you can afford for this sort of thing.Let the installed tile set for a day and then apply premixed mortar with a putty knife and your finger (and perhaps a float) to fill in the gaps around the tile.From Moderator: Personal insults add nothing to the discussion.

Dump trailer, Air Compressor,, 18 gauge Brad nailer, framing nailer and 25 gauge pin nailer, sledge hammer, contractor grade trash bags, gloves, eye protection, ear protection, plastic, painters tape, frig tape, list continues, about 100 more but my fingers are getting tired. 

@Jay Hinrichs Roofstock has fingers in lending.

Fellow Angelino chiming in here...With all due respect to @Janet Behm and her finger-wagging, the County Assessor will definitely not find out about your addition if you do it without a permit.