As long as you are not soliciting/ promoting a company as an employee or you have some association where you benefit there is no worries with making it a public conversation.

Really, I just want to be a rock star for the money and fame, I'm not really interested in promoting the music industry or making any contributions to the community, so, what's the quickest way to be a rock star?

In many cases, the net is negative.If you buy into the "starter house", "move up house", "mini-mansion", "downsizing house" scheme that's also promoted you're almost certainly negative.

Here are the numbers to put this into perspective:4 identical 2 story units2bed, 1.5 bath w/ parking and laundryPurchase price $150k + $5k buyer premium 25% down = $37,500 cashRepair estimate $40kActual repairs so far $55k (mostly credit)Rent $900min $1100maxMonthly Expenses $2200mo estimated (plus credit payments until paid off)I have utilized my excellent credit to fund a majority of the repairs on 0% interest credit card offers in hopes of having the tenants pay a majority of the debt prior to the promotion expiration.

Granite slabs would have been the last thing I'd think of, I'd think logistics would be a real issue.I can see and know we could get signs, banners, home welcome gifts, anything printed, embossed, hats, work and casual clothing, gadgets for advertising such as cards, pens, pen-pencil sets, calculators, watches, phones, really any small item for home, auto or business and promotional novelties.

Be sure to only use the "MarketPlace" forum for advertising, seeking deals, promoting what you have or need, and any other kind of solicitation.

John Q. really supported and promoted education.

Im not big on promoting the businesses of others, but I use this firm for many rental investment properties.

They have an elaborate point system and people get promoted based on points.

Full disclosure: this is my company, so I won't say any more to avoid breaking the 'self-promotion' rule.MLS: This is mentioned in the article, but depending on where you are located, your local MLS may or may not have good quality rent comps available.