This is also why they require certified fund in the form of a cashiers check or money order. 

I personally outsource our cold calling for $20 an hour to a company out of puerto rico.

I personally would not use leverage in dying cities and areas that had no growth.

I personally think it's easier to get a general contractor's license (especially here in Chicago - it's almost sad how easy it is), but that just means there are a lot of bad contractors.Almost all states require architects to take a state licensing exam and need to have a bachelors degree in similar field to even take the test.I found for me, if I can just find people who are really good at what they do (and enjoy it) I can let them do that and I can just focus on finding deals and building the team.  

With extremely low rates and high rents it was possible to just buy a few properties and basically use them as an ATM to fund your life and quit your job.

The other 1% are constantly reviewed by licensed Realtors, large wholesalers spending $20,000 monthly for marketing, numerous platforms and services selling leads, fix n flippers, syndicators, investment funds,  and “opportunistic” buyers such as myself with millions of dollars in cash to close any discounted deal in less than 48 hours, if need be.  

That's why we have tax-payer-funded attorneys to take on cases for free.

Hey @Raymond Zhuang - the question you've asked can vary from investor to investor since your priorities will be different than the next person, and so on. 

Keri Middaugh appears to have given a most interesting comment on the subject of personal care homes about 8 months ago.  

I have not personally utilized Curbio, but the reviews do raise concerns.