What that tells me is that 66% of Realtors don't understand RE investing, tax benefits, appreciation, building long term wealth, etc.

You should be developing strategies to get in front of owners/sellers directly.As far as who these buyers are, this entire year has seen a lot of cash move into real estate:1031's finally able to get a fair price for their relinquished propertiesFlight from the inflated stock marketRace to lock in the fleeting historically low interest ratesPeople seeking tax benefits of real estate not available in other assetsForeigners sick of the abysmal returns on treasury notesThe good news is that very few of these buyers are talking to the owner of the fourplex down the street and establishing a rapport for a property that is not on the market.Good luck.

You just increased your net worth by almost 50k, get additional monthly cashflow while your tenants are paying your self eliminating debt down and you enjoy some nice tax benefits.

Perhaps we can connect to see if there are any areas of mutual benefit.

The tax benefits saved me tens of thousands of dollars.

It will help you adjust your mindset, because if you can't see the benefit of a small amount of cash flow you won't buy a property.  

If you're going to fully benefit from membership recognize that most people will communicate with you online as if you've been a member for some time and just put their opinions out there, in the raw. 

That being said, having your license and having access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) will only be of benefit to you in your investing career.  

Call 413-636-3273 to let me know your individual buying parameters and to determine mutual benefit.

If you explain the benefits of a guaranteed monthly income in old age versus a chunk of cash and nowhere to put it in today's interest rate environment she may come around.