Quote from @Warren Powers: The problem I have with this is that I see no advantage for a successful property owner to participate.

The power of leverage will make you very wealthy in a much shorter time period with RE.

But the few requirements pale along side the power of using all of the profit and depreciation youve taken and use it to buy new investment real estate. 

Inspection was schedule for today but when the inspector / my realtor arrive the power is off. 

Knowledge is power, especially when it gives you different options.

To learn more about which one may be best for you, feel free to send me a private message.Old Town North: An Unused Eye Soar Transforming into a 2.5 Million Square Foot Community CenterThe GenOn coal power plant, which opened in 1949 and was shut down in 2012 due to concerns by residents about local pollution, has occupied an unused 20-acre lot in Old Town North for the last 12 years.

Quote from @Zach Edelman: Should be a list of Bigger Pockets recommended list of Hard Money Lenders to refer to as well/make the search a bit less overwhelming.  

I was now without power, or water.

My mother is very interested in learning more about the power of real estate and how she can get in the game.

Knowledge is power and without it, you increase your risk exponentially.