Ask them if you can speak to some of the borrowers they have lended to find out if they enjoyed working with them

What gave you the ability to enjoy what you were doing despite the noise?

Oh well....................Mark, you are a good man, and I have enjoyed your input from Day 1.

If you enjoy the hands-on work, keep in mind that managing as a GC might pull you away from that.

Funny, I used to enjoy it,  but now (in Seattle) I feel its a trap waiting to happen. 

I am new to this forum and after enjoying scrolling through tips can anyone help me with a constant problem.

If you've enjoyed a lot of appreciation in the value of your primary home, you may want to start a timer to sell before losing the "lived in the house for 2 of the last 5 years" capital gains exemption (limited; not infinite, but big).  

I'm particularly passionate about developing and working with investors as an agent.Outside of real estate, I enjoy sports and getting ourdoors.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

You also get holidays and weekends while all of your other friends and family enjoy their time relaxing. 

Outside of real estate, I enjoy my kids, travel, exercise, wellness and I am also a former Financial Planner turned Mortgage Lender.