What the people that I talk to find is that they don't need to be confined to one area.  

.#2  MINDSET:  Just like some people will NEVER become real estate investors regardless of time, money, related profession, - MOST people will never become real estate investors.   

Rich Ng That's good to know, I know people who have had issues in Salem with big differences between market and section 8.

Because I rent 4 bedrooms house, it's more conducive to large gatherings and parties.Another issue and please tell me if this is normal that when people book for 5 people they usually have at least 10 or 15 additional guests. 

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

Then came Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.

I'm in Oregon which basically whips people for being landlords but 99% of your problems are solved by getting good tenants so screen, screen, screen. 

I recently listened to their interview with The Real Estate Guys Radio Show and it's great to have a forum like here where we can hear from people's own experiences.

People have to remember that the seller finance space fills the gaps that the banks leave behind. 

Pointing out the BS that people try to peddle.