I've offered on countless properties and come up empty - I've also been successful on a few; all it takes is one, metaphorically speaking.

You will pee your pants all the way through, metaphorically speaking. 

If you ever want to chat let me know, it would be good to talk with someone in the same place (physically and metaphorically) as me.  

Sorry for the weird metaphor. 

My REI journey was kind of like college...I sort of did some GE and then found something I liked and wanted to get a 'degree' in (this is a metaphor of course). 

HML do not have those consumer protections, meaning you CAN find that metaphorical car that will explode on you.

And if it does go full "Bay Area Jr," blue and all, and also become a tech haven, best to lock in the 2019 price and be that metaphorical landlord who purchased in Fremont 20 years ago but gets to collect 2019 rents...

Also the doctor metaphor is awsome by the way especially because I work in the medical field and that does sound really crazy to me.I will definitely keep this in mind!

Before you call the cops, this is a metaphorical question to buying now or waiting for the market.I'm a small fish trying to understand when is the best time to buy, and as history has its economic depression (eg: '07-'08) I find myself wondering if I should save up all the money I have from a 9-5 job or start the buy-and-hold strategy?

Networking groups are also a great way to gain exposure.Break through the “Rookie Wall”This sports metaphor refers to first-year players who suddenly stop having the kind of success they did before they made it to the professional level.