I really wanted 4% or more.We are toying with the idea of contacting attorneys for some warmer leads.

I've read a few books on the subject (most recently "Getting to Yes") but would love some real life practice.

I've been I've been toying with the idea of purchasing a few acres of land in the Pacific Northwest and building a several small cabins to rent out as airbnb's.

Avoid wasting money on toys, cell phones, cable TV, restaurants, car loans, wasteful bad habits and do not buy a personal home.

At this point I plan to start using outside investment.I've also been toying with the idea of investing outside Austin, as investors in this area are forgoing all cash flows and banking on pure appreciation.

Purchasing land is a great advice and I will speak to y wife about that.

I am Stephanie Cordle; wife, mother of 4 and a small business owner (toy store).

Cheers to (y)our Real Estate Success!

It was when I got laser focused on the higher risk (mostly the callable and adjustable commercial) and higher rate (older residential 6+%) loans and just punched them in the face every month that my mortgage debt and risk started dropping dramatically.  

Since these lenders are typically individuals, getting a monthly interest only check precludes the possibility of wasting the principal on monthly expenses or toys.