•mother and mother-in-law•father and father-in-law•brothers•sisters•former and current brothers-in-law•former and current sisters-in-law•past and present CPA•past and present attorney•past and present real estate agent•landlord•hair dresser•manicurist•massage therapist•workout trainer•tailor•pool service rep•gardener•doctor•all members of a charity organization you might belong to•church members you know•anyone you have donated money to—ever•co-workers•former co-workers•former employers•current employer•current customers of your current job (be sure to first get approval from your supervisor)•former customers•drinking/social buddies•college friends•high school friendsYou can see that the list can go on and on.

When you see someone make a comment about a RE topic join the conversation or private massage them.

Trust the real numbers, no massaging. 

Here’s my share of crazy applicants “He Mr landlord let me grow weed in the attic we can share the profits ““ my wife gives massages... can we work out the security deposit ““I don’t have much money now BUT I have sued my current landlord so can I pay you rent once I get my settlement “ SMH!!

And if you want a coach who massages your ego on life, REI, or anything else you will never get anywhere.

With that said, everyone else will be.The following are examples of types of people who could be in your Center of Influence.•mother and mother-in-law •father and father-in-law•brothers•sisters•former and current brothers-in-law•former and current sisters-in-law•past and present CPA•past and present attorney•past and present real estate agent•landlord•hair dresser•manicurist•massage therapist•workout trainer•tailor•pool service rep•gardener•doctor•all members of a charity organization you might belong to•church members you know •anyone you have donated money to—ever•co-workers•former co-workers•former employers•current employer•current customers of your current job (be sure to first get approval from your supervisor)•former customers •drinking/social buddies•college friends•high school friendsYou can see that the list can go on and on.

Seeing lots of new RVs around town, $90K loaded pickup trucks, when I need to get a massage its a 3 day wait, versus same day 3-4 years ago.