With all this said, I also was lucky to have a JV partner and mentor @Gail Greenberg who has helped me immensely. 

first off get the Property Radar app this will help you immensely. 

As a dirt poor NY Immigrant that grew up from a 2 year old in the late 60s, living in the Alphabet City neighborhood in Manhattan, my experience by being beat up by virtually every kind of Gang, Hispanic, African Americans, Whites ( Irish and Italian gangs basically), etc.... embedded into me that Race plays both an obvious and subtle role in our City and I'm sure that extends throughout our Nation.

I mean, if the worlds richest person is an african american immigrant, it shows how awesome our system is. 

I also want to thank everyone who is responsible and has given their time and effort to start this forum...I think it will be immensely helpfull!!

Fail so many times and in so many ways that failure is as close to them as or closer than their brother.The immense majority of the people I meet cannot look a stranger in a suit in the face and say, with zero hesitation and good humor, "Oh yes, I am a failure in life.

Hispanics and African heritage.

REI is not all sitting on the beach drinking mimosas, or spending all of our time with family, it can bankrupt you, and cause an immense amount of financial hardship which can wipe out a lifetime worth of savings. 

That could be immense help.  

It’s quieter than Colorado is, and it’s great having the immense amount of climates in one state.