I have been to pretty much every college campus in the state that has influence in most of the major investor markets, including universities in the eastern half of the state, which I don't even service.

After reading The Go Giver, you've reminded me of its Second and Third Laws of Stratospheric Success:2) Your Income grows proportionally to the number of lives you touch.3) Your influence grows by putting the needs of others, first.This is the kind of life I want to lead, and its awesome to see someone pursuing their dreams with the same kind of mindset (giving selflessly, recieving bountifully)!!

In general, I don't believe any of them are fully right or wrong, but I have built my own system and theory based on various influences.

Being an engineer has greatly influenced my need and ability to automate, simplify and create systems/processes/workflows.

eXp's tech and the support I've received so far give me confidence that I'll do well, even moving to a new state where my only sphere of influence is about 10 family members.I completely agree that the MLM-style pitch is downright obnoxious. 

There are so many factors that influence asset prices that a bad economy or high unemployment may not even drive prices down.

@Michael LoweKeep doing what you are doing and gravitate towards more positive influences.

Sure, technically the fed doesn't "print" money, they influence the supply through the various levers of monetary policy, but BP isn't the place to debate that pedantic issue.

@Quincy Jones I would think your immediate circle of influence is the best place to begin, ie friends, family, co workers, acquaintances, etc.

If you believe that the sales price of new items influences the sales price of used items you arrive at the following conclusion.