.), I add it as a favorite on Zillow, which triggers a notification when there is a status change.  

---------------------------Using leverage hasn't been my favorite thing to have (perhaps, I'm not that great of an investor) and that's why I paid off my house as soon as I can.

@Sascha Weinberg I invest in Charleston, SC, Virginia Beach, VA and my favorite right now Centrally Valley CA.

While I know many people hate California, Central Valley has become a favorite place.

There are several threads on exactly that topic of favorite books here on BP, and I think Brandon even wrote a thread or article. 

One of my favorite come backs to a seller saying "I need to talk it over with my wife" is either:Interesting.

I'm graduate student at Florida State... studying music.

I set them up as a favorite.

@Chris Music what Chris said.Also, it's important to build a track record with your own deals, document well, and then show others your track record, which shows people you know what you're doing. 

His favorite stories will be a good indication of his expertise and where he has been dealing, was he primarily a Realtor, money guy, did he swing a hammer, or is he more of the political connected type that facilitates deals?