Both have expressed interest learning "Dad's side business", but like all twenty year olds, they sometimes struggle to grasp concepts when Dad explains it.

I've read enough books at this point to have a pretty basic grasp on the fundamentals of real estate.

Therefor, those websites such as Zillow grasp at straws and will slap anything they can online.

I am an investor and realtor in the Lansing and surrounding markets and feel I have a pretty good grasp on the East Lansing/MSU rental market being oversaturated. 

You'll be more confident and have a much better grasp of what has value and what does not.2) Most of the guys/gals with a buy and hold strategy are aiming to net $100/door or more. $300/door is nothing to scoff at.

You must know the area and have a good grasp as to what is going to sell.

Please provide examples as they are the best way for me to grasp concepts.  

Many investors fail to grasp the fundamental principle of taxation: you cannot, based on your personal experience, say: "This is how it works."

For those things that do hold weight, there are plenty more that don't.Until I was able to grasp that mentality NOTHING, and I mean NOTHING happened for me in my business.

and it goes on.I think it's the mindset that is difficult for others to grasp.