For the most part I'm venting here, but I'd love to know how many of you who are years into this and running a successful REI business for your selves, A) at the beginning felt like throwing your hands into the air, and B) what you did to keep your self from getting broken down by the difficulties starting out.To give a little context here...I have been feeling really great about the progress I've made of the last 6 months.

I've read that something in your hand like a knife or keys isn't great defense as they have to get close enough to touch you, but at least you have something that way.

I handed a $1.25m check to a widow with 3 year old twins after her husband was killed while cycling during a hit and run accident.

They'd hand the filled out info sheet over to the acquisitions dept(me for now) and I'd take over.

I will get my $35,000 back so it will essentially be $0 down, I will have the house, still have some equity, and have extra cash in hand for any unexpected vacancy or to use as another down payment later on.

The font looks really good so I'm not sure it is worthwhile to write out all the letters by hand - that would be time consuming, but I know some people on this site use that method.Let us know how this marketing works out for you.Kyle

If working with mobile homes from an investor perspective, reach out to help those that need the "hand up" instead of the "hand-out".

I have a new employment contract in hand and will be making $350,000/year, but I will not start this new position for three months;3.

Maybe that is the best data I can get my hands on?

I imagine that if you hand a business card to a seller that says "real estate wholesaler" than they may become confused or simply not take you as seriously as a cash buyer.