It just takes one bad tenant or property manager to wipe out your precious investment.

Chris, with self-directed Solo 401k plan you have virtually limitless investment opportunities, from real estate investing, to being private lender, investing in tax-liens, precious metals, and much much more.

I had a passion for investing which led me to starting my own commodities fund (grains, energy, precious metals).

I've definitely done some interesting reading in the forums since I found the site last night.Ahhhh, the deep learning and perspective that comes from precious real life experience!

To me, cash was very precious at the time, so I probably still would have paid the low downpayment and saved any extra cash I had.I believe one of the big differences b/t FHA and low-down conventional is that FHA Mortgage Insurance doesn't go away any more (unless they re-changed it) - whereas conventional normally goes away after you get to 74.9 or 79.9% LTV.. whatever their requirement is..Chris Mason could give you a better comparison.

I live in North Augusta, South Carolina which is nestled along the Savannah River across from Augusta, Georgia where I've spent most of my life.

Time is a precious commodity and the fact that you took the time to read it is a blessing to me.God Bless to all,Mike

I would like to invite all Augusta GA investors to the annual Augusta REIA Christmas party.

Is that affecting the amount to theft at all or is it "once a habit; always a habit" to steal semi-precious metals?

I have noticed that if you go north of Augusta you're pretty much on the moon as far as lenders are concerned.