In the last 3 months we have reduced our monthly expenses by over $600, just because we were objectively making better choices each month.I know that Ramsey's advice on investing is not popular on sites like BP...but it's hard to argue with his take on personal finance, budgeting and using cash instead of plastic.

If the grading is not a cost effective solution, a sump pump is a good choice.  

They don't want to negotiate with sellers, analyze hundreds of properties just to get 1 deal, or do any of the myriad of menial tasks wholesalers do to find deals.  

:Perhaps if you are a RE agent, stripper, etc. that may be cyclical but the average job, you tend to make more the older you get.Interesting example choices for cyclical job.... not sure how you were able to come up with that..I do agree with you about the average job.

Here are your choices:1 - Cost $50,000; ARV $80,000; Cash Flow $300/month, or....2 - Cost $70,000; ARV $80,000; Cash Flow $750/month.

You would have had your choice between Long Beach or Norwalk to research files but now you'll be schlepping to 111 N.

With your license you have choices in California The CA Dept  of RE is very strict about you talking to Seller about their house problemOnce you have your license you can1 buy on sub 2 and a note2 buy on a wrap - all inclusive trust deed3 buy on a lease w option, then sandwhich or assign4 buy on an installment sale if no liens5 do a jv with a seller if minor rehab6 do a option flip7 list itListen to what Bill Gulley said please.

Personally I can't stand the term PITCH.It just invokes in my mind a sleazy tactic to try to sell someone on something and talk them into doing it.I like the term "present you an opportunity" better.I think choice of words can have a bigger impact than people give them credit for. 

Most folks if they have no choice and have to decide between oil or electric.  

RE investors are not monopolies, the consumer has infinite choices.