I went ahead and invested but couldn't make the trip out to St Louis in February. 

I’m a total rookie, but I’m eager to learn how to create passive income and make smart investments.I’d love to connect with experienced investors and maybe even find a mentor who can help guide me along the way.

But if it's Sarasota, I can hit Yoders and the Ringling while I'm there, so it might be a worthwhile trip regardless.

I graduated JMU in 1990 and we did many weekend road trips down to ECU to visit friends and vary our strict party routine… 

Most insurance companies will throw $500-$2,000 to someone for medical if they trip and fall on something, as long as it isn't seen as a hazard that should be fixed.

Randy Sir I just want to say thank you very much for sharing your perspective and experience on the subject, for me it is very important to know what you the more experience investors in the house think, so as to be guided by your advise and experience, thank you very much on3c again Randy--James 

You don't need a reason, though it sounds like you have plenty.Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

3) I'd definitely connect with an investor friendly agent and/or lender on here or from local meet-ups to help guide you on your loan strategy. 

Ask about financing and see what their rates are AFTER they give you price quotes.The parking lot is currently causing significant flooding, along with numerous cracks, potholes, and tripping hazards.

My wife and I are partners in our Real Estate LLC.  We live in the Pacific NW and want to go to a couple of seminars in LA next month.  If our kids go with us and we drive to LA on a Sunday, all of our direct car rela...