Don't be that guy (kid), because the conversation was over before it even started.I think you would be surprised at the number of investors in your town that would consider taking a high schooler under their wing if they were approached the right way.

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Of course you could always forego traditional funding and seek other creative finance options but that's a whole different conversation.

Just looking for a conversation with anyone who has done deals of any kind.

And congrats on taking the first step by joining the conversation.

Always get your conversation about how you get compensated out of the way FIRST!

With the statement from the kid in hand, the investigator confronted the thief, they had a long come to Jesus conversation.  

I suggest reading "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" by Kerry Patterson  and "Guerilla Marketing" by Jay Conrad Levinson.

I'm not saying go to monthly REI meetings, I'm saying talk to Realtors, talk to people anywhere you can strike up a conversation about RE.

I'm walking through a for sale by owner income property in the near future - is it appropriate to have a casual conversation with the owner about if they are firm on price or does it really need to be done with a written offer?