You need to surround yourself with like minded people that are going to be a positive influence and help you achieve your dreams.

Conversely, if a house was purchased purely for cashflow, it would not be nearly as exposed to economic or market influences because it is producing spendable income, and its value is less relevant because it was purchased as a cash-producing asset.

Looking at about $5K to have him on my team and it would be worth it if they said yes, and he would have a lot of influence on that decision I bet.

Sometimes the people close to you don't see the vision or can be negative influences especially with Real Estate.

While memories are priceless, caution their ability to influence a financial decision by bringing emotions to the picture.

If its something subjective, your biases may be influencing you.

Hi Mike,A few other good reads are How To Win Friends and Influence People and Think and Grow Rich.The team and myself are based in Kansas City.

And as for the afore mentioned books consider reading "How to Win Freinds and Influence People" too.

@Danielle Cage Affordability is always going to be a local factor, and influenced by local market conditions.

Or do you think that after 20+ years of sacrifice to build wealth you will have any influence on the adult they became as they were influenced by societal norms?