This might be a little off topic, but I feel very relevant:What is going on with Social Security?

Originally posted by Steve Nicewarner:[ I just can't believe that there win't be a drastic cutback in benefits Social Security is definitely the elephant in the room.

But there is no way that we can have $10.7 trillion in national debt with trillions more added to it by way of stimulus & bailouts, coupled with another $59 trillion in unfunded liabilities (social security, medicare, etc) and not have significant inflation.

Health Care: Full Access to your Medical Records Nationalized Banks = Government FULL control of your money & TOO much influence on the lawmakers.We are already headed toward socialize medicine which means some suit behind a desk will have the final say in what treatments you will be allowed to receive.

If you have a W-2 job where you already max out on the income subject to social security, then the self-employment income taxes on your sideline business will be limited to 2.9% for medicare.If this is the case for you, then it is hardly worth the cost and effort of maintaining a corporation to avoid so little self-employment income tax.

Looking forward to cooresponding with other "Social Entrepreneurs" in Real Estate.

Medicaid and Social Security are also broke.

I would say being engaged and networking definitely plays a big part.

I am not there so I shall keep quiet next time.Make sure your package has everything the bank needs: usually a form from their website listing their expenses and income, 2-3 months of recent pay stubs and bank statements (more is better as it will take a while for a file to run its course), child support if it is being included in their income to show affordability, social security or pension income if it is being used, authorization signed by the home owner so you can speak on their behalf or they won't even speak to you, 2 or 3 years of tax returns if they are self employed and a hardship letter should be a good start.

How you act on the course and social situations also says a lot about you.