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.

So most of your neighbors will probably be in need of the positive influence you and your family are expected to provide.

Too many folks hire their best friend's sister's teacher's neice who is a part time agent and part time Instagram Influencer, or some other nonsense, then wonder why they ended up with a bad result lol.

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)!!

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.

Staging has a big influence on both buyers and renters (when renting the staging is very light, but still a few well placed items have a positive effect). 

I think our real estate is stable and steadily climbing here, but it is influenced neighborhood by neighborhood, with some sections of town being overvalued in general.

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. 

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