I don't necessarily buy into his "no debt ever" policy but I do believe that for the average person his tough love mentality is the way to go.

They are also versatile enough to turn them into medium short-term rentals to further increase the cashflow if you find them in better areas and you guys got extra cash for renovation and furnishing. 

As long as they aren't mentally disabled, etc, my conscience is clear :] You have to understand most owners of distressed properties are in damage control mode.

If you do this and maintain a big picture mentally, your partnerships will be fruitful. 

I'm lead to believe that you'll take that same mentality into real estate, and will be a very thoughtful investor, even if you do miss a few things along the way.

These books changed my mentality and then my life.

It expanded my mind at a young age and instilled the mentality of, "if they can get it, I can too".

She has entitlement mentality, victim mentality, and a host of other issues.

On the same note, avoid decision paralysis, get your feet wet on something you can easily handle - mentally, physically, and fiscally, and things should go your way.

I think one of the important transitions from a typical consumer mentality is to being an investor or business owner it to understand the difference between "spending" money, and "investing" in your business.