The simple answer is educate yourself, align yourself with smart and moral people.  

And in fact Gladwell was debunking the 10k hour rule by saying that it was not really the 10k hours but the subjects ability to stick with it for those 10k hours and the alignment of personal strengths.

It behooves them to insure they keep their buyers happy.Every buyer is different so depending on their needs, resources and experience, they need to align themselves with the TKP that best fits their investment model and long term strategy.Even though my operation provides acquisition services and sales, I still recommend our client's to obtain third party inspection services (at their expense) much to the chagrin our our renovation partner.

If all of the stars align properly they still have a remote shot at a 1 seed...but my money is on them getting a 2 seed.It looks like BYU beat up on might Wyoming today!

For me, I have a strong desire to get started and have been educating myself while trying to align with mentors to help me start. 

If I don't think a deal or a seller align with my goals, I can easily pass on it since my costs to reach them are negligible.

It's a decent house with paying tenants that pencils out from an analysis standpoint, however due to certain characteristics, it just doesn't align with our current investing strategy.The only reason we're considering it is because he's offered us a 20% discount on the property (from market value).

Everything aligned with my interests, skills, goals, etc.

Our objective is to locate the area that most aligns with our lifestyle (we are 30) and would love some suggestions.

Gently rock or jiggle the WH to get it drain centered and suitably aligned.