Here are a few that come to mind:1) Investing alone doesn't support the lifestyle2) They invest for retirement, hobby, etc. but their day job gives them more fulfillment3) The day job funds the investing4) The money on the day job is just too much to give up for the amount of work and headache required to earn it5) The day job is a trade or it nurtures a skill that supports the investing6) The day job offers fringe benefits that investing alone can't offer or support7) The day job has a pension plan that gets significantly better if you stick around a few more years.

I will work with agents for 3%, but unwilling to show to each agent to avoid hassle of exclusivity shpeal and having to organize house for each non-buyer showing.

@John Rooster what skills and knowledge are required to bid a foreclosure auction in Georgia?

I also want to use my interpersonal skills to start to whole sale to other local investors and help people in distress.fun fact: i listened to ALL of the Biggerpockets to date in about 2 in a half weeks!

Save your negotiating skills for the terms of the loan, not for the information they request.Good hunting!

I believe that I can add value right away to an experienced investor with my transferable skills as an IT Project Mgr - timeline/schedule mgt, budget mgt, resource mgt, issue resolution, task mgt, task dependencies, etc.

in 90 days should easily turn 30% on the real cash you put in.I'd bet dollars that investors with construction knowledge and skills are missing this boat.

Some people might prefer small spaces because they are cheaper to heat and cool and keep organized.

I go to one that has several Bigger Pockets people in attendance each month.Once again BP is a great resource in that it provides a list of organizations.

I don't have money to invest but would like to use my skills managing, supervising or helping with rehab so I can personally benefit from the profits.