I try not to let anyone get too far out of whack because that's not fair to me either, so we do have rent increases - we just don't build it in as a matter of concept.

I did get a listing from a cold call, so proof of concept was there but the hours of phone calls after felt anti-productive to me.

Some people have more trouble with this concept then others.

Additionally, I hear a lot about the importance in finding an agent that is "investor-friendly", as they are more familiar with applying the concepts that yield a higher ROI, larger ARV, etc..

In order to get a better grasp on the market and concepts, I feel like becoming a RE agent would be the first step.

The part about BRRRR I like the most is that last R, RepeatThat led me to BiggerPockets and the realization that there are so many concepts; NOI, short sales, hard money...My short-term goal is to learn enough to make my first real RE investment in the next few months (after i find a new job)Long-term is to replace W-2 income with passive income over the next few years. 

Growing up, the concept of "work hard in school, get a degree, and find a well paying job to work at for the rest of your life" was ingrained in me.

It covers the concept of neutral thinking and how to gain control.

They will jump on it and pay top dollar.The bottom line there is "market rent" is a variable concept.

I took that concept to 2 builders, and got commitments from them to take down 5 lots each.