Might be OK if you're looking for one item, but I have only bought appliances in packages for renovations, so I couldn't find them here.I also don't recall that the prices were what I would call exceptional.

Making it a part of a loan package is very different than showing it to some business guy who might provide seed money or someone to join in a partnership.

Condos are not for me - but here's some other threads you might want to read:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/53838-my-first-serious-deal-9-condo-package-analysis-advicehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/97/topics/49218-reo-fractured-condo-building-st-pete-fl-areahttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/50460-types-of-homes-for-rentals

Food inflation has been on the increase which leads to farm land increase.http://www.marketwatch.com/story/usda-food-inflation-to-rise-into-2011-2010-10-25This is one category of real estate that is appreciating now.http://farmlandforecast.colvin-co.com/2011/02/08/farmland-values-soaring-for-now-economists.aspxhttp://www.northplattebulletin.com/index.asp?

In situations like that, try to move up the food chain and get to someone who has more understanding of what you're trying to do.

isnt a closed fridge with rotting food inside a biohazard after a certain point?

Your network must be built, often one person at a time, it doesn't come to you in a nice neat little package.

If you put together a very nice "sale package" including your pictures with a clear time stamp if at all possible to show it is a current picture and the details of the opportunity, express confidence in presentation and not mention anything about being new to the industry, the question may not even come up.

Plus, the greatest benefit is that he knows my entire personal finance and business profile and can provide a uniquely customized package.

Food for thought!