But to touch on the earlier point, physical asset investing under the nature of debt, efficiencies of scale, tax benefits/drawbacks, and the power of delegation before you dip your toes in.

@James BingNetworking at the local RIEAs and Facebook groups.There are a few power players in the area, deals flow has been low these days, and lots of non deals being floated about.Generally here is how the priority list goes and its based on ROI:1.

Just went into contract on a home (3 bedroom/2 bath with an outbuilding in the backyard with power) yesterday before doing solid number calculations (I relied heavily on my agent making the mistake of not doing my own due diligence, even as a rookie, I should have known better!). 

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There are times that people can't start their cars because they forgot to plug in the battery is bad. 

While it’s possible engaging in one of these programs can shorten the time required to become a “power” agent considerably, it also may be a gigantic waste of money if marketing efforts are engaged without waiting for the all important test results.One popular career tract being offered in collegiate business programs across the world right now is marketing data analytics - analyzing the results of test marketing campaigns and applying/interpreting these results to form an effective and profitable marketing program.The other choice is to engage one of the many companies that will set up a generic real estate agency website for you, with the usual stock photos as well as MLS feed, create a blog and tie it to the new website, and start posting information and answering questions are various social media sites.After getting your feet wet, you can purchase services such as SEO, or a PPC campaign, on a a la charge basis, and track the results using one of many analytical programs available online.

@John Powers I have a few friends who work for large real estate private equity funds as data scientists - essentially doing what you’re describing.

However if you decide to get those new power tools you want on the business credit card and your business is a tax firm like us, its going to be hard to justify to the IRS (and your wife) why it was a valid purchase for tax purposes. 

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Most anything within walking distance of the Battery, IMO no one is going to care about having or using a hot tub.