Banks do not work through this type of wholesaler.The quality of the deal you find could be a function of the local market.

Does an investor usually pay one bird dog who gives him good leads $50 each while paying another bird dog $10 per lead who usually provides low quality ones?

what about other items like school quality, crime, (un)employment, analysis views on future outlook of area?

Keep on recruiting new members and help us build BiggerPockets into the largest QUALITY real estate community around!

I think for a lot of folks who have had less than desirable results with the "Rich Dad Training" sessions that it's more a quality control issue.

I don't think a DIY business card would throw a sale because of the quality of my product and services are what brings the customers to me in the first place.So I guess basically I'm saying being polished and professional is good, but it doesn't matter if you can't deliver where it really matters.

For the most part, people (at least, some people I know) seem to think they are pretty expensive for the quality of leads you get.

Running your property well is vital, but being reasonable and flexible is just as important to keeping quality tenants.

The sound quality, on the 4 cds, leaves alot to be desired but it has alot of good information.

B) What additional information should I learn from seasoned investors before considering myself sufficiently prepared to begin building a team, rounding up quality contractors, and buying my first investment property?