I always try to help the agents I work with from the loan officer perspective of what an investor is hoping to realize from a purchase.

That is the only reason what ever I feel like stressed, I look out for a support that lessens the stress and manage the things in the right perspective to go ahead with.

But I agree with most posters, it must be kept in perspective.  

Admittedly, my post comes from the perspective of someone who has committed to be involved with real estate life long and base a meaningful amount of my current and future net worth on property investment.

It's matter of perspective.

Picket fences, 2.4 kids, commissions, fresh cookies for a Sunday open house, that is all that is on their mind. 

I'm sure it's going to take a bit of work/headache to structure it though.Bill thanks for your perspective.

Brandon biggest bangs for your buck are things like painting, a nice neat kitchen, curing odors, a nice neat bathroom, fresh hardwood floors.

Actually, controlled envorinments for honey bees is how we get our honey production we consume.Sort of gives some perspective to "worker bees", huh?

From MY perspective and MY EXPERIENCE, getting the first profitable deal (regardless of the investors chosen strategy) is very important in the confidence level and rapidly increases their ability to continue and succeed.