And I sometimes felt like a gambler in Las Vegas, doubling down hoping to recoup my losses and come out ahead. 

Frankly, I buy on today's numbers as my crystal ball is always hazy and I'm not much of a gambler.  

I did, for many years (yes, there's a very fine line between investor and degenerate gambler -- and I've walked it :-)...  

I have read that the world-wide hacker group known as "Anonymous" has already taken out over 5000 different ISIS account since the incident.

I'm not a gambler so I would rather focus on cash flow. 

Hey @Quincy Nelson - if you're looking for a great real estate accountant, but aren't concerned with location, there are several great CPAs on Bigger Pockets that take clients nation and even world wide.  

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

@Kim ThrailkillIn your exampleCalifornia will require you to file a California resident tax return where you report worldwide income(including the rental income in Arizona).Arizona may require you to file an arizona non-resident tax return where you report the rental income on property located in Arizona.While you are reporting the income on both returns, California will provide you a credit for taxes paid to Arizona, which eliminates double-taxation.Ultimately, California has a higher state income tax than Arizona which means ultimately, you are going to pay taxes to California when you have positive rental income.The great thing about rental properties is that you can potentially have a tax loss while having positive cash-flow.

For as little as a $25 loan, you can help someone help themselves worldwide.

Several CPAs (myself included) have clients nationwide and a couple even have clients world wide.