And there was no local REIA to get involved with - so we had to create our own out here in Seoul.Along the way, I've learned that if you're really focused and willing to put in the effort, you can make tremendous progress by delivering value to others.The greatest words I can hear from a potential contact are "I was wondering if I could get your help on..."

Jeffs insight did just make me adjust our offer amount and my partner and I greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into analyzing our deal.  

He went door to door collecting rents, was sub par on maintenance issues so in an effort to rehab this place administratively and cosmetically to get the place back cash flowing to its potential we will need a dependable contractor who can help us get the ball rolling on this job.

If they say OK then you are good to go, if they say no then they will no doubt point out all the risks that you may not see.I am not trying to put down your efforts just to share with you, from many years of experience, that investing other people's money is fraught with danger.

Labor should be defined as any effort put towards the benefit of the investment.

I usually don't recommend people getting who are doing fewer than 4 transactions a year simply because of the time, effort, and money it takes to get the license.

You would earn more on your cash than in a checking account for very little time/effort.

I cannot find a deal after about 6 months of effort and research (from your excellent book, I might add).

We recently expanded our efforts into Jacksonville and are now looking for a great contractor with fair prices to help with our rehab projects?

In addition it traditional takes just as much time and effort on my part to purchase, quote, rehab, resell, close a house that should net 15K or 25K.