Because the reality is that it is always difficult to prove that someone else is living in your rental, vs. just being a persistent guest.

Dave really knows the business and was persistent, communicative and upbeat through the whole process.

My partner and I just recently closed out on a deal in June, where we made the initial contact in September of last year... we just stayed persistent with the follow up.

Patrick you have this persistent message of theory vs reality.  

Wholesaling, although the cheapest point of entry for many new RE investors, is also, in my opinion, the hardest as you need to do many things well and consistently and persistently.

One addition I have is that persistence really is key.

First few years was good, better than my construction job, last year my third year I tripled my profits and made more money than I ever made in my life.I enjoy helping newbies, it feels good and sometimes it's profitable.I've seen so many come and go, most don't have the mindset and persistence.

In this market it will take creativity and persistence to get into an attractive investment property.

The more hairy it gets out there, the more demand for Treasuries.Thought #3: The global savings glut persists, and there's nowhere "good" to put your money.

I met a NYC landlord in Havana while I was there who still buys rent controlled places, he's very wealthy because of his persistence to continue in NYC.