I found the bigger pockets podcast a few weeks ago, and have been listening to it religiously.

Some banks are more religious about their price drop schedules than others, but I can assure you none of them are taking offers at 80% of whatever they believe is market value at that point in time.Assuming you are in a seller's market, your chances of having a below market offer accepted on a listed property might be somewhere between 1 in 50 and 1 in 100.

I went to a "Real Estate Guru" seminar and was treated quite rudely when I refused to give the "Leader" my credit card limits and information. 

As an agent who hates spending time and money on marketing, I have found it easier being with the market leader in my market.  

I use the bigger pockets calculators religiously, and I tent to estimate 5% across the board for CapEx, Vacancy, Repairs and then play with my numbers and go all the way up to 10% to see what sort of impact that would have as well.

I am a firm believer that "Readers are Leaders," so if anyone has any good recommendations on books to read I would love get your feedback.

for these offices...also, I have received homes donated through religious organizations...my business plan is to fill the park with homeless veterans

Originally found BP from the podcast which like @Hadar Orkibi a mate of mine locally, I listen to religiously and save a number of episodes specific to my interests to go back over when I find time on the end of a paint brush ;-). 

Then again, if you live in the Bible Belt you have seen instant picket lines thrown up outside any theater playing anything remotely outside of the religious mainstream."

Sandra Musselwhite is the group leader.