We see it everyday and almost shed tears for people. Why do some companies thrive why others fail? Why do some people succeed where others don't? More times than not it's the TEAM of people a company on individual has around them. New Investor Mistake # 2 is Lack of the Proper Team of Professionals. You CANNOT succeed in this business without the proper team of professionals at your side. While there are literally dozens of people needed to succeed in this business over the long haul, the ones mentioned below you will need immediately, like before you even think about making an offer!