As you demonstrated, with proper education it is not too difficult to deal with these types of folks.

@James Caruso where are you at now with your investments since your education with grant?

Where are you in terms of your financial education? 

Hi BP Community,I am getting starting in note investors and as I continue to educate myself on the aspects that I need to get a good system started, I am having trouble understand who are the vendors I can trust in order to establish a good deal flow.

I recommend that you stop reading as your primary means of education after you finish these books and transition to active participation in your investing activities. 

Very educational. 

Stick to making decisions from the numbers.You will never feel completely ready but educate yourself and then jump in.Advocate for yourself and your interest in the deal. 

Further education along with family obligations will be more than enough on your plate for many years.

It can be done in addition to your current job so there is less financial risk involved and the knowledge that is gained form the coursework and the tools that agents have access to is worth the small financial and time investment involved in my opinion and allows for continuing education opportunities related to real estate moving forward.I'm always interested in talking real estate with like minded people so feel free to reach out and let's connect!

I have done a lot of research and a lot of reading/educating about REI in order to be prepared but am at the point of needing to learn the rest by doing.