When it comes to being successful in real estate, it takes hard work and a willingness to take chances. Nobody who isn't in real estate has any concept of what is involved.
Most people think it's so neat.
It just isn't that simple. James learned this early in her career. After arriving in Atlanta in the early '70s, she worked for an insurance company. In the same building was a real estate firm whose members told her she should sign up for a real estate course they were offering. James was also willing to take a chance.