I think the headlines and the pundits have a great deal of influence on how we think---whether it is real or not.

This is because the stock market is being influenced by artificial methods of the federal treasury, creating billions of dollars in a program known as Quantitative Easing.

Dale Carnegie wrote "how to win friends and influence people" wrote about behavior of people. 

So the influence of one assumption, which impacts assumption #2 can amplify you in either direction.

They may have a different take on things but seems there were some federally influenced issues.They may say call the HUD fraud line too.

@Jay Hinrichsand everyone; I have  never endorsed anyone on BP, not that my 3 pounds of influence would count for anything, but I just haven't as I feel my reputation would be "on the line" in doing so, there are "liabilities" that go along with endorsements.But, I will say that I'm beyond impressed with  @Ken Rishel  and his organization.

We've added a new way for users to gain influence points -- promoting BiggerPockets!

"Influencing" the BPO.

Private money was friends & family within my immediate sphere of influence.

show the numbers... and let the numbers influence his decision (worst, realistic, best case).