I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing blogging right now, as there is something on HBO right now called "Cannibal Cop," but something has been bothering me today as I begin my search for a small portfolio lender in my area.The innovators in finance, some of the great minds of our time have lost the trust of the public for so many different reasons, not the least of which is that, on the whole, they gave up on common sense.Bill Gates wrote an article discussing the globalization of the economy where he pointed out that  (you'll excuse me if I butcher his words through paraphrasing) the third world countries on this planet are often mistakenly thought of as essentially being void of financial activity.

Besides, newer buildings are much greener.

Quite a unique part of the planet.

Nobody should take my opinions worth a grain of salt as long as they reside on the planet Earth or a subsidiary.

Presumably the dry cleaner uses chlorinated solvents (many now use petroleum-based chemicals which are "greener"). 

Hey All, I have been an active investor, broker in California for many years but have decided to make the move for greener pastures in Houston.After several trips, research and meetings with a couple RE guys I feel like there may be some better opportunities.I have investment $ lined up and plan on doing my first TX deal set up in about a month with hopes of building from there.I have dabbled in trustee sales here in CA and while there have been some good deals in the past, the profit margins are just not there.

Consumers don't survive very long in the business world unless they learn to become entrepreneurs.Remember, however, that the wealthiest people on the planet (the banksters) got that way through leverage and arbitrage.

But you can get rid of two potential head wreckers (There is nothing worse on this planet than an HOA in a retreating real estate market).

This is the largest real estate help site on the Planet right now.  

It's the best financing on the planet. 30 years, low fixed rate, tax deductible.