You need to become more of a transactional engineer to facilitate the desired outcome Brian, it goes with experience and knowing how to apply your talents and knowledge to achieve the ultimate goal, just as in life.

Thank you Dion, these waters are rather untested to date, the insight I provided is from experience, there are many "life events" that can come into play after a note is made, not just can, but do.The best thing to do is to avoid issues popping up in the future.Don't misunderstand, the lender and the borrower ultimately must agree to the terms.

Like many of you, "working while working" has always been a part of my life...not quite sure what I would do with a normal 9-5 and nothing else.

For the first time in my life I am 100% serious about making RE a business.

Its a tough life living here in the land of the Carolina Blue when you're the Red and White from State.

If he's a commission-based guy selling mutual funds, annuities, and whole life policies, forget it!).

My name is Nicolas, I have make real estate investing part of my life about 1 year and half ago by reading, attending seminars, meetings and learning and since January actually started TAKING ACTION with my marketing, business plan, leads, etc etc FYI - I am suppose to close my first wholesale deal next week but it has been a tough one with an eviction - lawyers and a lot of negotiating so I can't celebrate yet!

How has your life changed since that first investment, is it where you imagined it would be?

I have compassion for single mothers, but life is such a struggle and it is troubling when you have to evict.

Vacancies, maintenance, nasty evictions, new roofs and appliances and many other expenses are just a part of life with being a landlord.