I've had success turning vacant Florida land into private shooting ranges.

The success of this situation would be the financing. 

I used to cold call, skip trace, send mailers, and don't get me wrong you will get success from it like James above, however as you gain experience you will realize you need deals faster, easier, cheaper, and with more "meat on the bones" and in order to have that you need constant deals flowing through your eco system and that's hard to do with mailers, cold calls, VA's and skip tracing etc.

How does a new real estate agent become a successful real estate agent?

SF is a very unique market, and actually may be a great time to buy right now, especially if they can successfully turn the city around. 

Some of the largest and most successful insurance companies in the world choose to only offer their products on a Non-Admitted basis.

Glad you have had success and continue to do well with your portfolio@Chris Lin  Sorry to hear about your place, hoping you get resolution to your issues.

Besides, Lorrie Morgan was no Patty Loveless or even Pam Tillis :P And I liked her husband better anyway; frankly, if he hadn't died I don't think anyone would even know who Lorrie Morgan I agree that Lorrie was not the natural talent that Patty was (best ever, IMHO), but she did have a pretty serious voice.....helps to have a famous and successful Dad and go on the Grand Ole Opry at age 13 !!

“Your success is only because you started back in 2025 when prices were lower, it was easier, etc etc.

Negotiating favorable terms like a low interest rate or interest-only payments for the first few years could help manage cash flow until renovations are complete.