On the path of networking to find potential business partners, how would you recommend that I find and cultivate these relationships?

But get this -- he can't see worth a damn up close, and he refuses to wear reading glasses because they don't go with the look he cultivates.

To be successful in real estate is to have some basic understanding of what you want to accomplish, an understanding of how to get there and then a cultivation of CONFIDENCE to get there.  

Off-market leads need to be cultivated. 

Never would want to approach a forum creation topic in this way.Approaching it that way can imply that someone will manipulate anything at any cost without thinking of repercussions to get the desired result.That usually does not instill confidence from other investors who might want to cultivate a relationship or look to invest in a person or a group in the future. 

But its a cultivated skill, and right now, Jane is crumbling. 

Persistence is a state of mind and therefore can be cultivated.

You have to cultivate a mindset that accepts certain challenges as opportunities to learn.4.

but most importantly, i'd like to cultivate a relationship that lasts so i don't have to go through the growing pains with each house i purchase...and develop a stellar reputation so that i can get those inside pre-listings because people know i'm reliable!!

The architect/builder relationship is important and can take a long time to cultivate.