But I have no animosity toward stupid people.There is a paradigm shift occurring and smart Realtors will prosper.As for the NAR, they might want to watch the unfolding plight of the UAW and other once-monopolistic unions.

After a few questions about her monthly income, she told me that she does home day care, 2 shifts, 8 kids per shift.

Do not let the new owners annoy you and tell you that you have to leave the property right away so that they can shift in.

There's one neighborhood in my farm area where many of the houses have shifted and have cracked walls, and I'm very leery of that area.That said, I spoke with another investor who was able to get this fixed pretty cheaply.

Where the ground has shifted during a heavy rainstorm some of the cinder blocks in the garage have cracked.

And most areas didn't bubble like FL, NV, or CA, and so won't see such dramatic shifts.

Not to mention a make shift bar-b-q food service business run during the weekends.

Fifteen years ago, they were all working the graveyard shift at a potato chip factory (not kidding).

There are ways to do this without massive lifestyle shifts.

You can shift the advantage in your favor with blackjack if you count cards.