Persistence.

That may or may not persist.

@J Scott is right on with everything he said.In my experience most investors, experienced or not, do NOT consistently and persistently search the MLS for deals.

Persistence is key!

In this market, great deals can be had by the persistent investor.

It sounds like you've got a lot of persistence, and I think that is a very necessary trait for REI.I currently invest in the Cleveland area and have looked into Canton a few times but haven't bought there.

I told him I would give him an offer with a couple of options for him to choose from after I looked at the numbers.So, here's what I have:It's a duplex in Lake Havasu City (popular retirement & family community).The man has a dread disease that has forced retirement and is anxious to sell this prop.

However, while there I discovered I have MS, which is an auto-immune disease which leads to eventual loss of muscle control.

How much can you commit to spending, persistently and consistently for a bare minimum of 6 months with no return?

Viewing the failure on an institutional basis, industry wide is not the same for a specialist brokerage operation or individual buyer because they are not the same game at all.My success or persistency was above 90% every year or looking on the negative side less than 10%.