You are smart though to be asking and doing your due diligence.

YOU CANNOT BUILD WEALTH IF YOU SELL OFF YOUR APPRECIATING ASSETS .Buy Smart.

You might have to be patient, smart and creative, but opportunities are out there.

@Andrew Glenn You are smart to ask these questions before jumping in.  

But, if you get a loan be smart with it you don't want jeopardize your future.

Shes a smart move representative.  

I think as you educate yourself and perhaps the reason you are on BP is to learn from experts, smart use of leverage and ensuring solid cash flow to weather downturns is how big time wealth is created and gets you there much faster, nor paying all cash.

We are kind of in the wild west, we should be smart enough to know better.

Alek,Smart decision to join BP there is a wealth of knowledge on the site and good luck with growing your business.Thanks,MH

I had thoughts that "legitimizing" my business would be a smart first step.a.k.a. making a website, having business cards, getting a separate "business" phone/voicemail to answer prospective leads inquiring about properties or offering them.Would anyone suggest that this is the right direction to go before spending money on direct mailing campaigns/driving for dollars/running advertisements via craigslist or any other source?