They are fine with me and listen to me just fine and recognize me as an authority figure until they have a problem.

And don't forget a photo - you'll find better interactions here on the site when people can recognize you in multiple threads.

I'm new to the real estate game and recognize I must give in order to learn from the best.

Once you are recognized at one who can do deals you will have a list of people looking to take your available properties.

You are now playing the "other man's game" and ought to recognize that your training and skillset probably needs enhancement.

More often than not, it takes education to be able to recognize a great/lucky deal.It also requires preparedness, as an example if there is a 10 million dollar property for sale for 5 million I still couldn't pull the trigger on that lucky deal because I am not prepared to make a 5 million dollar purchase.

Then recognize your not an expert, and don't have the margin and infrastructure of a huge bank, so it's riskier for you than it is for a traditional lender.

I recognize there are lots of opinions on this. 

The only capital gain that will be recognized and paid to the IRS and the State is only that portion of the overall capital gains due from the taxpayer’s sale to the trust, based upon the proportion of principal repayment established in the terms of the installment agreement.

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.