We both know that unless you do a garnishment, you won't get a dime-- but it's the principle, cough it up as a very expensive learning lesson.   

That first deal was the equivalent of every training I could ever take and more, and not only did it not cost a dime, but I actually made money.For anyone who has the motivation, intelligence and discipline to spend a few months reading everything they can get their hands on, talking to other investors, attending REIA meetings, etc, there is absolutely no reason why they should be putting any substantial amount of money at risk doing their first deal.Especially if you're doing wholesaling or sub2, in which case, you should be able to attempt your first deal with nothing but a few bucks for marketing.Of course, gurus want you to believe that if you don't take their courses, you're doomed to lose tens of thousands of dollars, so the $10K you spend on the course is money well spent.Well, if you want to believe that BS, feel free.

Some of the bigger property managers in nearby communities have made a bad name of themselves by nickel & diming $30 from a bunch of people. 

You are wasting time dealing with nickels and dimes when you should be concentrating on the dollars.  

Don't nickel and dime for small insignificant credits.

My opinion is that you will likely have a difficult time convincing a private money investor to put a dime based purely on speculation.

There is a monthly fee but it's worth every dime. 

Agents are a dime a dozen and only about the top 5% are going to be helpful.

I think she is just making excuses and doesn't plan on paying me a dime. thank you all for all your advice. !! 

Next is looking at property without putting work into it, purchasing turnkey in my opinion is sort of like stepping over a dollar to pick up a dime.