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Not shiny object syndrome, smart analysis of the market and application of the appropriate strategy. 

Get serious and be able to objectively demonstrate that, through knowledge and experience.Best of luck to ya!

An easy way to overcome that objection is to align yourself with some seasoned investors. 

Your objective should be to have (6) high shot prospects in your pipeline at all times.

My objective is buy and hold for the long haul.

I think his office is at north Chicago suburb, but with all the digital tools we have these days, it's not really necessary to meet face to face, IMO.

Digital docs go in a folder on my laptop. 

Make sure that dad understands that this could be an illiquid investment for some time (I am sure your dad is smart, but you ALWAYS want to talk through Goals and Objectives BEFORE signing). 

But more caught up in chasing shinny objects.