The most important thing that I teach our Wholesalers is that You are only as good as your "rolodex" (ancient cardboard (papyrus) device that stored names and phone numbers;-) Now replaced by "contacts" list on iPhones).Here's the goal: When you walk to your car from getting an agreement signed by a Seller you must be able to call at least two Buyers that can take you out of your contract for a fee!

The only issue is that it comes with an ancient lien from the city from 1992 that has been accumulating up to the tune of about 1M.

given the limited electrical capacity, lack of insulation, steam boiler and ancient plumbing, etc.

@Michael Evans You're still talking ancient history.

The first time, the furnace was an ancient beast probably about 60 years old and came with the home. 

That's ancient history now. 

They have some unique things going on there, such as the famous eagle hunts, ancient monasteries, going up a 2500 foot sand dune, yak-racing, etc.Another option would be to visit India, which I can help you with.

Since then, I have picked up other books and the following have been inspirational for various reasons.Richest Man in Babylon by George Clayson - The principles of money that applied in the ancient world of Babylon still apply today.

We just purchased a rental property this last summer with an ancient HVAC system.

The soffits are rotten with large holes in them, there's an addition on the back that was never completed and basically looks like ancient ruins.