That's why I'm asking for more opinions from people who have been in the game longer. 

@Stuart UdisAll great comments, seems like putting skin in the game will be a reassuring factor for any potential investors.

Keep the risk in check so you will not be taken out of the game. 

I used to use the LYBYE.  Now I'm on the Panda Planner and actually like it better.  Any BP members us paper planners?

Since most people who are not actively seeking a sale are not motivated to sell at anything other than a top of the line price, this is going to be a numbers game of x thousands of contacts for every potentially doable deal.  

It could take years of sacrifice and saving to get into this game and most people don't want to wait that long.  

The brother and his son had been living in the house, free of charge, for years, and were gaming the system.

I am playing a long game.

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