Another GREAT argument for Enfield as a suburb of Springfield is that Springfield just broke ground on the $800 Million MGM RESORT CASINO set to open in 2017.  

I keep driving by a property that has a $50,000 finders fee posted. I would like to know how you would properly do this, to get the finders fee? What would you ask, and could I get the paperwork cheaper than a lwayer ...

Bogleheads.org is a forum filled with people that can help you and can guide you, for the short term (bond and Treasury funds) and long term (S&P 500 index funds, Total stock market funds, etc.). 

It seems like Chicago and Illinois is headed down this path - unless new revenues (like casinos, marijuana legalization), privatization and cuts (that won't cause folks in stable or gentrified, i.e. taxpaying areas to move) are found very quickly.

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@Albert Hasson I was not implying that the next recession would be from a housing crisis, but rather stating that it will be from a US treasury debt crisis.

.: Resist the urge of darting into Vegas to check out the casinos.

That's not the worst thing because you're essentially getting a loan from the US Treasury.  

The same as saying "those <whatever> stocks are too volatile, I'm going to invest all my money in treasury bonds".

We are normally getting 4.25% (200 basis pts above 10 yr treasury), 25 yr amortizations, and 10 year terms.If you want to grow business, consider partnering with someone who has money for downpayment, charge an acquisition fee to put together deal, charge a fee to manage, and ask for a percent of the equity.