but his email definately is @byn.mellon.com.

Hello Keepitreal,I am not too far from Stockton Lake Area, and I will definately keep my eye open for you.

I definately wanted to think about doing a duplex but the only ones in my price range are in suburbs.

You need to first make sure the money aspect of things is right for you.

I would also like to hook up with others to help with financing, and all of the aspects that go into flipping and in- vesting.

I'd start there - it is fairly close to home, and you can definately find deals.

But, I think I know what you mean.Buying notes is indeed one aspect of REI.

The lending aspect of the LLC is the thing that got me questioning weither its the best thing to do.

I define a bird dog as someone who has knowledge of a deal but has no real risk.

Like I said I don't analyze well or even have the knowledge to look at some of those aspects you named but I try to buy homes I'd live in, in neighborhoods I think will appreciate, that add a few $$ to the emergency fund each month.