@Arta MonteroThe main difference between stock versus real estate is the amount of influence you can exert over the investments.

Youtube, Facebook (boosting the posts), Facebook marketplace, Zillow etc.

Although the FED and federal government are meant to be run as two separate entities, one does have unofficial influence over the other.

My sphere of influence becomes much larger when I include people who live in my hometown.The fees to join the Duluth association are not very high and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to try reaching out to my sphere up there as well as down here to cast a wider net for leads, considering I am brand new.

This upward trajectory was influenced by improving economic conditions, including a decline in unemployment rates and increased economic activity.

In the fast-paced world of real estate, professionals are constantly seeking ways to boost productivity and efficiency.

Unless you are able to add some value to the property and boost the rents, this deal might not be so hot.

The employment sector has done exceptionally well, the California unemployment rate currently sits at 4.5%, but if you look at the unemployment rate for tech workers since Silicon Valley heavily influences our area, the unemployment rate for the technology sector is as low as 2.0%, well below the overall unemployment rate.

The fed influences mortgage rates, but does not set them.

As far as developing and improving social skills, "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie is a solid read and talked about time and again.