IMHO, you need to develop clearly-defined objectives inorder to formulate a strategy to achieve your objectives.

Self confidence is definately my problem.

Fiat money doesn't CAUSE this, but you sure can't do it without fiat money.Rising food prices may well have an inflation component in them.

:shock: :oops: It would definately be nice to beable to carry a concealed weapon, some cities are just hard to get a permit.

Some people landlord for cash and some to build a "portfolio"Originally posted by "Heathen":We have given some points to ponder that you may not of heretofore thought through.Most definately, the dont rent to family and friends was very wise indeed!

I am doing a rehab on a house that is less than 5 miles away and I definately would not consider doing something that far away unless I could be on site to make sure it is done right.

And they're not all "how i got rich quick in RE" type stories either - they're real life stories.I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to start investing, but doesn't really know how to do that, or what to go after...This is perfect for those folks, and it's a pleasant simple, entertaining read that definately won't put you to sleep!

Also, I would definately leave a copy of my contract.

You may require an engineer and custom made structural components.

she keeps it in PERFECT conditionWhile "perfect" was never defined in my lease my rentals always looked like the tenants showed "pride of ownership", which is a pretty good standard.And I am okay that some people chose to live like animalsMe too, but not in MY house.I am concerned about the neighborsQuit being concerned about the neighbors!