(We aren't stock market lovers)We got into REI looking for a place to put our cash that would give us better returns than keeping it in the bank.

This is why I love real estate, it gives me the ability to create relationships beyond the quick call.

I really, really, really love real estate.  

But there's something different about this dog, his mannerism, his gentleness, his NON aggressiveness, that makes him truly just a big lover dog.  

I'm a musician, a lover of nature and enjoy working on home projects.  

but usually in Charleston I am paying 100 to 150k for lots spending 250k to build and selling in the 5s  in ORegon I pay 70 to 130k for lots spend 170 to 250 building and sell for 350 to 450k.. pretty normal ratios.CA ratios are inverse at least in the coastal areas..its simply SUPPLY DEMAND and HIGH wages.Charleston is simply world class area and people come from all over the world and want that inner city charm I think almost half of the 30 or so we built there sold for cash or very large downs..

It worked like a charm.

This is the kind of stuff that makes me love real estate.

But the one question I have is that I'm only 21 and want to do buy and hold investing for the long term because I love my current IT job but I also love real estate as well.

Melissa, This worked like a charm.. my description is beautiful now thanks to you!