Business relationships, co-producers of materials or co-speakers at a seminar, someone who endorses the method or program, coaches, "mentors" have acted in some area to be tagged as associates.

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Additionally, the presumption seems to be that a partial note sale is equivalent to a whole note sale and that is materially note true.

I have the advantage of getting quality work done at a labor price, materials would cost me more then my labor which means more profits.

., however, it is a easy reference material to show people when the are asking questions, for financing, what ever you might need.Hope this helps.

It would be a good material to start with.

I am curious if anyone has experience in this area with regards to the best materials to use and the pros and cons of the different routes that can be taken.

I'm looking forward to working with each of you on BP since it has provided so much in return already = podcasts, blog posts, materials, videos, forums, etc.Currently located in Dallas and although it's pretty obvious the inventory has dried up and seems like everyone is an investor, I'm motivated in connecting with the right people and resources to facilitate success.

I will go through all this material.

If not, does anyone know of some reading material that might help me decide if this is something I might want to consider for my funds?