Even becoming productive can be riddled with shiny object syndrome. ????

How do you keep them from losing that excitement and moving on to the next (shiny object syndrome).

I talk to investors that are tired of the leaky toilet syndrome.

Anyways... there will always be the shiny object syndrome that will make you want to go from one place to another.. but once you settle on one, then begin connecting with people that know and invest in the area. i.e Lee has been very open with resources, and so many others are as well.

I got off course after a couple deals fell through and thought I would try some other things to build capital (which did pan out as well as I hoped ((shiny object syndrome)) Anyway I was more focusing on business things and not real estate.

Get educated from those local experts, then decide on a niche you might think works for you.There are SOOOOOO many opportunities out there that it is very easy to get what I call "Shiny object syndrome".  

The reason I ask is because I know myself included along with many others get the "shiny object syndrome" and want to jump into the first thing they hear about that can make them a lot of money with seemingly no risk.

I like to call it "Ostrich Syndrome".  

Both suffering from SFS (Sticky Fingers Syndrome).

I personally suffered from 'shiny object syndrome' until I focused on being just a buy and hold investor.If you are looking for another great book to read, consider Gary Keller's Classic 'The Millionaire Real Estate Investor' All the best!