I've quickly grown tired of my rootless existence and long for the day when cashflow from my my portfolio will at least sustain the portfolio's growth, or at best replace enough of my income so I can trade this job for something less lucrative but more stationary.

I don't know what the success/graduation rates are for trade schools like Remington or ITT but they I'll bet they are at least 50%.

That is the trade-off for getting a low down payment but is a great way to get started.Interest rates are still great but rising but do not let that worry you into rushing into a bad property.

I joined BP.com to learn the trade and network with a few local members.

I just traded my iPhone for a Droid, though....

I am a Nurse Anesthetist by trade and that consists of putting people to sleep for surgery.

Now, I fully appreciate and value a trades man's time.

But I think families with kids would trade off stability and consistency vs flexibility of relocation.

After all, how long would you continue to financially support your neighbor if they are unwilling to support themselves or give back something in trade?

Do these guys make money on the trading floor like JP - NO.