Being a homeowner (especially in your area) is impressive. 

I saw on your profile that you manage your own properties, how do you do that?

If you reach out to me (my BP profile explains how), I'll gladly share!

Forgive me if I gave off the impression that I thought this was easy.

These quickly eat up profits and adjust the risk profile of deals. 

She has an impressive portfolio but I just lost some respect for this agent - I reached out to help a Bay Area investor as an agent not have her sell him an expensive coaching program. 

If you are someone with a track record and are looking at transaction sizes that fit the profile of the check sizes these companies facilitate you shouldn't be so quick to dismiss them. 

The investors that I work with daily are very impressed going through the process of investing in New Construction.  

Also there are some lenders that are willing to make exceptions or work with you if you have a strong financial profile..

I personally am impressed by both Jack and Seth and I know the methods they teach work because several members of my group have had success with raw land investing using these methods as well as methods from the other programs available.