I like to play the decision making game of "then what?".

Because here's the reality:  even if you figure out how to play the bank's game this time, and you buy your property, what happens next time? 

Otherwise, you'll lose the property or sell for loss and that ain't the way to play the game. 

Seeking one of these groups out is a great way to network with like-minded people while still learning to play the game.

Know your competition and how they react to you.You too can become a PLAYER - but you've got to PLAY the game and know who your nemesis are.Wishing you good luck with this real estate game - play to win and be always be vigilant for equity or cash opportunities.ONLY MY OPINION ----Charlie 

I know there are some meet-up's that get together to play the Cash Flow game by Robert K. and that might be a good introduction as well. :)

I'm trying to figure out how to play the all time high oil prices.

Realtor lied to me, waived inspection, PM's definition of good condition was not mine, they did not screen tenants well, tenant sent a complaint to the city(PM told me, "they must know how to play the system and targeted your house"(the moment I knew we were done with them), their rent was paid to city until items of complaint were repair since April, court date was made in December then they appealed and we are still waiting for a discussion for how much rent we will receive from that.

It's a high risk business and if you play the game of "racing to the bottom," to survive in the business, you either cut corners and build crappy houses or you just stop showing up.

Maybe I should just play the market?