I STRONGLY suggest going the Roth account route.I would not go as far as to say that, we may disagree on a few things, but agree on many others including this thread.

I'm going to disagree with this to an extent...There are plenty of successful investors out there who will help a new investor without looking for cash in return.

The mentality of the people there, and seeing that your city is Pittsfield, I don't doubt you'll disagree, is that the majority of them would much rather ***** and complain about having no job while they are sitting in the basement smoking weed and playing Xbox.

I do not disagree with you.

I'll have to disagree a bit with Ned Carey.

Short audio interview with the author is also on the article page on the left side (says video, but it's really just audio).http://www.azcentral.com/business/realestate/articles/20130129phoenix-housing-land-growth.htmlAny Phoenix investors agree or disagree?

The tenant has the right to disagree about paying the damages (i.e. court).Likely the RE agent will not refund your money.

I plan to write them a letter stating I disagree with their assessment.

I disagree with Joe and deal a lot with abandoned properties.

Garbage comes in various shapes, and smells so examine the offering carefully.