One of the main reasons is power failure here.

There is definitely an unending supply of information and networking opportunities here.

Rental licenses.Municipal inspection fees.Certificate of Occupancy fees.Trash.Sewer.Postage.Office supplies.

My gut is telling me that it's going to be a bumpy year for real estate considering interest rates going up to around 5%, tighter lending requirements, lower FHA loan limits, the big hedge funds and REITS moving out of the cash market.On the other hand, inventories are low, distressed properties are being taken off the books and defaults are low.So demand will outstrip supply in most areas of the country if only slightly.But that's just what I'm feeling.

Back to your main question though concerning deals- constancy is key.

Accept the setback and move forward but stay open and honest with your partners and investor at all times.This is the main points I'm sure I could think of more but most of all be careful and good luck!

Shutting the water supply to toilet will just cut supply to the tank.

Those are the main issues from what he has told me thus far.Thanks again, everyone.

We would love to grow our own real estate investing company that we could use as our main source of income once my husband finishes his active duty military service.

My main goal was to use it for my own personal investing, however it is now evolving into becoming a top producer as well...I really want to be involved in Real Estate in all aspects of my work...so ultimately would like to transition into full time...I guess I have found my passion :-)