I'd recommend spending the time going through all the podcasts and checking out some of the user blogs.

@Clint Kreider We build new construction in Orange County, which we then sell to owner/users, or investors for buy and hold.

Hey All -We're doing a major upgrade of our system hardware tonight, which should result in significant speed improvements for our users.

Here's a little worksheet I uploaded that will give you a good idea (reality check) of all the expenses and other considerations that you will face with any rental property, but multi-family in particular has more expenses that may not be immediately evident. http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/d1beard/file/buy-and-hold-analysis The Cincinnati REIA is worth a visit (first visit is free), though for me the jury is still out on the value of spending a lot of time with it.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/kp1/file/estoppel-agreement

Only time it's a pain is when I'm using bluetooth in the car and use voice commands to dial from my car.

I have been a user of both types of reports.

I will be buying 120 double hung windows in the next 2 months for a big project, and the feedback on the web is confusing at best, mostly installers who prefer high end windows and don't care about costs of the end user.

and once seasoned (borrower has paid on time for at least 12 months), it could command a price much closer to par rather than having to discount it a lot.

Transfer to real estate full time or stay in your profession and use real estate as a retirement vehicle??