I could have tried to be a bully, but then I would have to spend more time and energy marketing if she backed out.

The big money guy didn't materialize and she wouldn't even buy it for herself because of the interest rate, which I don't blame her, but she had no interest to do what it takes to improve her FICO and save up a little money to get an awesome first-time buyer loan.

An owner has numerous other expenses like maintenance and capital improvements that come into play.

Appreciation and debt reduction aren't going to improve your cash flow one penny in the next 7 or 10 years.

If you have enough properties (or a large enough single property) to make good use of employees, I feel it is the smartest way to operate...as long as you A) LIMIT the types of work (to minimize injury risk...a worker's comp experience mod increase can put you out of business); B) pay what is necessary to attract a WELL qualified employee (NOT your typical "handyman"); C) are an efficient project manager, or are willing to delegate that task to the employee...and generally support his decisions/timelines.If you try to micromanage...you will have turnover, which will be more costly than hiring a contractor.

(The company assisted real estate investors with coaching services, property leads, financing, credit score improvement, etc.).

That's true.But top earning real estate investors don't (usually never) wait for appreciation.Big RE profits are based on improvements, buying at discount, best use, selling at premiums and other profit possibilities.The graph of Growth of Stock vs. real estate doesn't apply toRE investors that don't prefer the "wait and hope" 'technique'.The graph of Growth of Stock vs. real estate does apply tolong term holders.

So now I"m on to the next phase which is trying to figure out how it's going to impact the RE market so I can focus my energies on changing the things that are in my control so I can help my community, those around me, and my business.

This was my first offer so I wanted to make sure that I identified any areas where I can improve.

Anywaaaayss lol... ladies and gents, Ive been trying improve my cold call ratio and i need a formula for how talk to a potential seller/ and how finding out if an seller is motivated. i am a new investor as of which i have completed 1 deal and am in the process of completing an second, but for some reason this which i believe it due my mechanics and experienced level when talking to an potential sellers of course u get the typical hang ups, or the No's for no logical reason;. but when u find someone who is willing to sell and determining if there motivated to sell are two different things.