Welcome to BP Michael,These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

If 1000 calls yields 1 purchase and you want to purchase 3 houses at this time....you just do the math.As for repeated calls/mail to the same people you keep track of declining results.

I've never once asked anyone to "Be my mentor", but now I have several people that I consider to be my mentors.

lots of good people to connect with. anything related to new construction please reach out. we focus on the downtown and downtown adjacent markets where price per square foot is some of the highest in all of central ohio.

Will the jays train people on what to avoid?

Assume a 10 minute shower by two people every day.

People who live there do not make enough, or vice versa. 

Leverage...Using other people's moneyStep up in basis for your kids!

You forgot to put your state in your profile or your post so people would know if you are in a community property state or how much it will cost you to transfer ownership from your wife to your LLC.  

The other 1% of the time people, who are liquid, can pay the loan off by doing the same thing: request a payoff statement with wire instructions and then send in the wire.