I don't want to go into a deal with some unknown broker fee that won't be disclosed until closing. 

For instance, in Texas, very few investors understand that they can and should object to all exceptions to coverage, as allowed by contract, not to mention it often provides a great avenue for termination of a contract when absolutely necessary...even up to closing. 

Like an objective scientist performing an experiment, it's often more profitable to learn what doesn't work as what does. 

I want to hear some of the objections you hear while with the seller as to why they won't sell their house to you.

Status fields will be used of course.Wholesaler ListPretty simple list of wholesalers I'm working with.Shiny Objects List Random real estate stuff/people/properties that interest me outside of my marketing campaigns.

Though there is usually a large number of attendees I found it to be little more than a platform for selling the latest shiny object.

Don't get caught by the shiny object syndrome trying something new every months.

My objective is to become more educated in REI, and to find an area of specialization that I can utilize as I transition into what will be my second career (usally callled retirement :)

Real estate investing is a business with the objective that the investment property will make you money.

HOAs can be a good thing, as long as the committee has the same objective as you.