I think one of the most rewarding things was when three of the neighbors came over and thanked us for fixing up the property - in what other industry do complete strangers thank you for making money doing something you love? 

Is it dependent on one industry or is the economic base diversified?

I have worked in the construction industry for almost 20 years, but mainly in management.

@Paul ScribnerWelcome to the site.Always happy to see industry pros join the forums.

I believe this is the best industry to be in-always something new and  interesting.  

@Nick Hedberg, no, I haven't used Turnkey, but I am developing a setup Team to help me with my research and to be ready for me or my sourced Investors to pull the trigger (ie. not turnkey).Companies that specialize in selling Turnkey Properties will often/usually have the required after-market services available through them too - at their (full retail, plus admin fee) prices.

If he doesn't I would make everyone of my friends in the industry know how lender number one does business.  

I have no idea, but have wondered the same thing myself.Just thinking out loud, I think part of it is the "rags to riches" romanticism that the RE industry has...

There are few women in the industry.  

The host Joe Boston is an industry veteran and all aground great guy.Good luck to you.