Nevertheless if you are looking to get stronger returns possibly through your IRA or retirements account, there are options with real estate investing that you could take advantage of...just food for thought...

Get up, brush off, and hit it again stronger. 

I had one tenant tell me that the water pressure was much stronger than it had been.  

I am thinking about doing this and save money on always including a business card in everyone of my mail piecec.Also, does anyone have any creative mail pieces that they send along with their yellow letter that elicits a stronger response?

Oh well better luck next time and it was great practice.I'm stronger for it, on to the next one.

That said, you are still in second position and have a stronger claim than that of the borrower.As a lien holder you have an interest in the property and you have a right to protect that interest by advancing funds to secure your position.  

I've heard other people talk about these issues and, if you're able to figure out how you learn and what works for you, it can be something that makes you stronger.

As the economy continues to grow and the real estate market grows stronger I have began seeking out other aspects of real estate.

More specifically, I would like to focus on Columbus since their seems to be a stronger market there.  

Yes our overall Canadian economy is heavily dependent on oil dollars but markets across Canada vary greatly along with many other factors.Also Asian investment is getting stronger not weaker and much of this investment is long term meaning even if this slows down the market will simply hold or fluctuate maybe 5% and then climb again.