If you haven't listened to the Bigger Pockets podcasts yet, they're an incredible starting point!

I have pet parrots who are incredibly sensitive to the toxic fumes given off from cooking teflon pans, and am concerned that the ventilation in certain homes may bring my tenants fumes into my own living space.

They key is to develop yourself as a leader, delegator and motivator.

Looking to spark some motivation!

Above all has been incredible for me and several investors I know.

Incredibly time consuming.

She resides in Florida family has moved on and just missed pre foreclosure but is still motivated to sell for sure

I was In your position about two years ago, I think you're asking the exact right question:       "I am just trying to get an idea of what I am doing wrong in talking to agents"@Jonathan Greene gave you incredible advice and that is to find agents who also invest, they will have their finger on the pulse of the deals, get more deals across their desk, and not just concerned about the 'right fit' home for you but the 'right fit' for your portfolio.What worked for me was finding what top producing agents were working with investors in my area that were doing the type of deals I was interested in and targeted those.

Using CCs to fund RE is incredibly risky.

@Alex Scotte I think this is an incredibly location specific question, so take my advice with a grain of salt.