Printed Media: The second largest source of information that homebuyers act on are the ads they see printed in newpapers, real estate publications, etc.

Knowing that if I fail, its my own da*mn fault-- Many people might see this as the huge disadvantage of real estate, but I see it as one of the largest plusses.

As we noted here, Blackstone Group LP alone has acquired more than 40,000 properties in 14 cities to become the largest single-family landlord in the country.

I might disagree with Cleveland's placement, and heres why;Cleveland is going to be one of the largest Big Data centersTon of tech jobs hereBillions of dollars for new projectsMedical MartCasinos and more high net worth hotels etc being createdRevitalization of small neighborhoods like Tremont and Ohio City.The only thing risky here is the sports teams ;-)

With the federal government in possession of the largest account for bitcoins I am certain that the value is not going to go down.

@Jon Holdman Agreed, but I would describe wholesaling more so as a business rather than a job and I think that is an important distinction to make.

Some of the stain finishes (especially if sealed with a clear finish) look very sharp and would give the rental a distinct look and set it apart.Ironically, I am actually planning to try this first in my primary residence.

The largest nearby city is Anchorage (45 min. away).

. - Your strategy to minimize to minimize interest and tax expenses since these are the largest expenses most people will pay and sometimes its not the rate of growth/return you need to be concerned about but rather just a reduction in interest and taxes alone could have significant impact the growth of your equity and assets over time

S&P/Case Shiller Records Largest Home Price Gain in Nearly 8 Years