I have the ability to influence it to some degree, but the other 3 GPs won't do a wholehearted change of direction unless our lawyer tells them to. 

The best practice when dealing with a real estate appraiser is to refrain from influencing their judgment.

I'd probably be fuming mad after the first two questions.That's why we've all decided that a "calming" influence like James would do the trick.

With that said, I also agree with Patrick that a hard copy piece leaves a longer lasting and more valuable impression with the recipient.I wouldn't send this newsletter to anyone who gives me a business card, but I would send it to my sphere of influence and to a select group of past/present/potential clients.

I'd like to thank everyone in advance for their past and future posts to our community that directly influence any success that I achieve!

Most of the successful players spend $10,000 + per month on marketing, SEO, SEM, website development, influencers, etc.Another issue, depending on your state, is licensing.

I know people have really strong negative feelings and i am not here making any attempt to change or influence your opinion about the people.

Thus sellers had greater influence -- it was a seller's market.Today, the situation is reversed.

Colleagues and People You Follow will influence what you see happening on your feed on the home tab but have no direct impact on the networking that you can accomplish by posting frequently and often on Bigger Pockets.

...the doom and gloomers & clikcbait negative-news influencers have gotten me seeing foggy on a clear day