Anyone you think might be a real investor, here is a good test to weed out the ones who play the part but are sharks in sheeps clothing.Are they selling you an investment, or are they buying investments?

. - I have never attended the Rich Dad seminars, but there are similar seminars in my area - don't you love how they always give you 24-48 hours to come up with more money before your slot in the class has been "released"?

Is it possible to find houses that would survive my razor?

It's a razor's edge all around.

Some people tend to think we're just a bunch of lowball offering sharks out to get people... this assumption comes from unethical and greedy investors.

In my opinion, the best way to start networking for mentors is at your local REIA meetings.There are a lot of sharks in the investment pond, so be very careful as you talk to people about working with them.

500 gets you little playing time in vegas(if your not playing the penny slots that is), it will give you even less time, certainly less interest/excitement in the market.

Single story Exterior construction: Vinyl Siding Approximate lot is 30x106 Approximately 0.07 acre(s) Lot size is less than 1/2 acre ----how do you determine its Full market value.

At my REIA, I have found a lot of sharks.

Equity partner, private lender, loan shark, credit card,seller financing, using more than one of these in conjunction, bridge loans, and many many others.