Now a giant city 250,000 people and home to Cowboys, Stars, FC Dallas, minor league baseball, lots of companies, new Universal Studios theme park and something like 10 high schools now...big high schools. 

They should know the process super well and have their own contacts with leaders and managers to be able to ensure things run smoothly.There is a weekly open-office time for residents to be able to sit down with their case manager (I think it's Weds, but I haven't seen the time printed out recently so it may have changed.

Pardon the hyperbole but:IBMCoca ColaMGMChaseDOW ChemicalWoolworthALCOAFord Being a big name did not make investing in NAZI Germany a smart or good move.Well, I realize I am months (even years) late to this discussion, and my comment isn't even on the overall theme, but just a response to this one argument: Jacob, are you saying that these companies made failed bets on a failed Nazi Germany?

As far as books Rich Dad poor dad, millionaire real estate investor, Dave Lindahls Multi family millions and The Compound Effect are all necessary reads.Best of luck man and congrats on the upcoming wedding!

Since the theme of this was quitting your W 2 most had never been self employed and I dont think they really comprehend how your expenses go up.

Currently helping my fiancé plan our destination wedding! 

Do you see a theme here?

We are currently considering a wedding/event venue for that purpose.

For investors who own or have owned wedding or event venues, what are the typical lease terms you've leveraged?

Again, this goes with my theme that in MFM, you are usually surrounded by other neophytes.Okay, even though I have so many disappointments, I did post in the FB group and start a conversation with someone, and THEY introduced me to an operator, and I have been doing capital raising for them, which led to a referral to another operator that I'm raising for.