Each percentage point in interest rates the Federal government pays on its debt means over $100-200 billion added to each and every year's deficit.    

(c) The licensing requirements of this Article do not apply to: (1) any person who is employed as a code enforcement official by the State of Illinois or any unit of local government, while acting within the scope of that government employment; (2) any person licensed by the State of Illinois while acting within the scope of his or her license; or (3) any person engaged by the owner or lessor of residential real property for the purpose of preparing a bid or estimate as to the work necessary or the costs associated with performing home construction, home remodeling, or home repair work on the residential real property, provided such person does not hold himself or herself out, or advertise himself or herself, as being engaged in business as a home inspector.

Most of it has nothing at all to do with investing, but it will give a good grounding in real estate fundamentals, contract law and government regulations.Happy holidays!

Universities and government services create stability, which do shield the community somewhat during a downturn.  

That is one government agency we NEVER want to hear from (I am sure there are more:):):)

Also remember, in the US, the government always has the first lien on your real estate.  

Due to the type of tenant and high turnover with damage to the unit and collections the scale might not be large enough.You could have 50 units at 1,200 a door and possibly have a better quality asset and more stable tenants that do not work 2 jobs to get by and rely on charity and government type assistance.

However, sometimes folks don't make that distinction, any more than they know that the BBB is not an arm of any government.

There are a lot of laws governing rental property, and you don't want to find yourself doing something you're not supposed to.    

Nice to be close to the city without being governed by those Fulton County/Atlanta fools.