I've done well investing with some local developers as well as doing a fix and flip.

but they have still been reluctant to let us get one.I have read online that under the Department of Housing and Urban Development that they have laws in place for people with "mental and physical disabilities" as far as renting is concerned.

Am renovating the house now and thinking about developing the land.

Also meeting with a friend next week to take a look at some rehabbing software she has put together that she is trying to sell me the rights to.

Don't want to miss this RE boat for too much longer.I have a degree in Engineering and work in software.

Max,Every participated in a sport where it takes a while to develop special skills?

If you truly know what you want, and you understand the market well, and you've developed a network of people who know what you like to buy / rent / sell, then I don't see the value in paying anyone else for agency.

I know because we have one in our family and she's on a development site that's selling zero units.

My roof developed a leak recently and has to be done before the next rain.

People who earn their living in sales or customer service develop even better skills in this area.Frankly, learning to deal with sellers who are only focused on what they need is a great way to find motivated sellers who will let you win if they get what they want.John Corey