(I have a 90 day option.)This is the sticky part and another place I think the course falls a little short.

However from the research I've done about yellow letters this maximizes the chances that the individual will open up and read the letter.I guess I'll be eating rice and beans, beans and rice until I get my first extra deal of the year done from yellow letters :)

Sticky tiles?

Elisha, check out this Sticky thread regarding the influence points: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/25/topics/33352--forum-influence-voting-system- And this post talks about the awards: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/25/topics/34171-site-upgrades-new-site-awards-profile-redesign

There is a great sticky in the birddogging forum that can help you get started.

I would STRONGLY recommend that you read one of the sticky threads regarding the 50% Rule.

The 50% rule means operating expenses plus capital expenses plus vacancy will amount to about 50% of the gross scheduled rents.The 2% rule means the rent for a property must be at least 2% of the purchase price for it to be profitable.Please read the sticky threads at the start of the Rental Property forum for details, and post in those threads if you have additional questions.

I posted a potential Deal that I looked at a few weeks ago and my posting has a little icon that says Sticky next to it.

There are several sticky threads that talk about expenses.

People either farm (rice, etc.) out in the country or move to town to become employed in a plant.