Millions of day traders make hedge funds rich every year doing just that.  

I am a bond trader by trade, but have always been extremely interested in real estate investing. 

I've had moderate success as a poker player and as a currensy trader.

We are avid buyers and sellers not brokers but always looking to network with other note traders. 

He is a Japanese American but moved to Japan right after college so he does not have a credit score.

The company i worked for specialised in eradicating Japanese knotweed from UK development sites.

I was a day trader and educator for a hedge fund where my focus was in FOREX and Futures.

For instance, you might like the idea of buy and hold but if your personality type is akin to a trader's mentality, it will be hard following on your plans.

In a nutshell, if you are making a trade or business out of buying and selling real estate at a profit, and doing so to such an extent that it’s clear that you are a trader rather than an investor, then you will fall under the dealer rules.The IRS has similar provisions that apply to auto dealers and professional, active stock traders, as well, and for similar reasons: Capital gains tax rates were not designed to apply to retailers – even if you are a retail seller of something very large.

That's part of the reason we're seeing all of this new development, and why businesses like Trader Joe's are now opening in the area.The 1 Million MSA population's effect on Grand Rapids shouldn't be underestimated.