I attend a REIA as well but the authenticity of meeting with BP members would bring a whole other atmosphere that I am willing to explore. lets get it. lets do this!

It generally makes a document easier to admit into evidence if needed and establish the authenticity of the parties involved.A witness and a notary are not the same.

To show my authenticity I tell them about a couple of my properties to give them a warm fuzzy or talk shop "do you follow Biggerpockets, MrLandlord, or some recent L/T law passed.  

If you can't do that, at least use a different password for your email service than everything else.b) Use 2-factor authentication.  

I agree with Account ClosedThe Nike's "JUST DO IT" would be fitting here.

Play up the lack of light pollution as great for stargazing, and market it as a less touristy "more authentic" desert experience than JT.

A city with a diverse economy might have:1) A big college/university2) Mining/Oil/Natural Resources3) Tech companies moving there4) Big businesses like Fedex, Nike, UPS, Amazon, Samsung, or LG opening up shop there 3) An automobile plantTHAT is the difference between a one horse down and an economically strong and diverse market.Make sure that the market you choose is NOT supported by just 1-2 economic sectors.Pillar #3 - Population Size/GrowthWhen I first started investing, I bought a few houses in Birmingham, Alabama.

A key goal of mine is to have $50,000 in after-tax, authentically passive income - to travel the world, to take care of my parents one day, and to free myself from the unenviable position of being locked into a job strictly for the income, a debt, or the expectations of others. 

Whether you get your inspiration from the Gurus, BP or elsewhere, as Nike sez "Just Do It"!

Best of luck with an authentic, educational (and still entertaining) series...I think often of the Glen Campell song lyric "endless compromisin' on my horizon.....like a (chorus) Rhinestone Cowboy"... in the equation about being authentic and real versus just a popular or commercial success....