I'm much happier now.

Ok, well I got no response, but I thought I'd chime in....After comparing the 2 sites, I chose BUILDIUM and I couldn't be happier.

Nothing would make me happier than to have my money make more money for me.

This means you won't be making as many offers, you'll be keeping your realtor/birddog happier and you'll be making better offers because it makes sense to offer more sometimes to ensure that you get the deal.

If you make $10,000 less in a year but are happier, are you not still richer?

Oh, my vacancy rate has been 2 weeks per year per unit on average, and I couldn't be happier with that.

they're not trying to keep people out of the "club," and i'm sure the more serious investors they have, the happier they are.

This might mean a little less profit, but if so, would that make you happier in the end result?

@Jay Willems , since everyone is mentioning buying a duplex to live in one side, I will say my first deal was an FHA 4plex living in one unit, and couldn't have been happier with the results, although you have to be willing to make some sacrifices relative to living in your ideal situation you would have picked, all investment considerations aside.All said and done, well worth it..

I started my freelance career with a blind move to Los Angeles in 2006 and couldn't be happier with the results.