The classes cast me $180 and they're self paced.

The risk in this type of loan structure would have pointed many banks to use ARM's and to float with PRIME to keep pace with the market.  

Im working on expanding my operation to grow quicker but the cog that keeps me at my current pace, like so many of us, is finding more private investors.

Most markets are stabilized with moderate rent growth annually to keep pace with inflation.

My point is, real estate is in part a safe and generally successful venue for long-term investment largely because it moves and changes at a glacial pace. 

Originally posted by @Jeremy Pace:@Stephen S.The man who owned this house before me did a very poor job of maintaining this boiler, and he allowed the air in the basement to be damp, which made it even worse.The 'bonnet' is the part in this picture that looks like a mushroom sitting on top of the boiler (this is not my image, i just google image searched it)http://www.merrypad.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11...

However, there has been so much growth in the outlying areas (if you are familiar with Atlanta, I mean areas outside of I-285 which encircles the city) because of the crazy pace of building subdivisions.

Then, once you feel sure footed through experience, stepup the pace.

I'd have to say my Grandma got me interested...Read my BiggerPocket article on how my Grandma got me startedWhat Grandma Taught Me About Real Estatehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2008/06/23/what-grandma-taught-me-about-real-estate/I continue because I can do some good for foreclosure victims...and it's the only retirement vehicle that will keep pace with inflation.Our favorite holding period is forever.

And this way of learning is more about my pace, the experiences I am looking for and less about working for someone else.