Great top 10 list @Martin Saenz A willingness to learn, persistence, tenacity, and a solutions based attitude are key traits for note investors.  

Its to my understanding that denying a applicant for drug related crimes violates the disability act because the government considers addiction a disease. 

I worked in finance for a long time, so that might be a separate disease....

The fact of the mater, I think it would take a minimum of 5 years of consistent persistent focused action as well as a measure of luck to come up with $1M when starting with little to nothing and working part time. 

Most ways to find deals are directly proportionate to your hustle, persistence and follow through.

It looks like persistence, consistency and a thick skin can get you through the door. 

There was a lot of hard work, determination, and persistence in this project.Rehab Budget Row Labels Sum of Amount Details of Rehab Exterior Improvements $367,020 1) All Exterior Carpentry, Brick and Painting Work2) Tree Trimming3) Foundation repair work for 2 building4) French Drain to reduce soil movements HVACs $146,307 New HVACS replaced as needed Interior Unit Rehab $502,094 1) 5K Budget on average for a unit interior.2) Total 81 units remodeled including new painting, crown molding, new vinyl flooring, new stainless steel appliances, new fixtures, resurfaced countertops, new light fixtures, new ceiling fans Landscaping $30,000 1) Landscaping near Office area and Villa Lighting $6,932 3) Exterior porch lights and critical building lights Maintenance Tools $10,653 4) Maintenance tools such as HVACs Gauges Office/Laundry/Community $76,718 1) Office were renovated completely.

. :) Persistence is the name of the game.

A solid system that you have the ability and persistence to implement will carry you to your goals.

Closing my first deal in the fiercely competitive Bay Area seemed impossible at times, but persistence paid off!